S.0040

In Vitro Fertilization Protection Act

Introduced·1/14/25

The In Vitro Fertilization Act protects access to assistive reproductive technologies and defines fertilized human eggs or embryos outside the uterus.

The In Vitro Fertilization Act amends South Carolina law to protect and promote equitable access to assistive reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization and egg or embryo donation. It defines "assistive reproductive technologies" as treatments involving human eggs, sperm, or embryos outside the body to facilitate pregnancy. The act also specifies that fertilized human eggs or embryos outside the uterus are not considered unborn children or persons under state law.

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Medical Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

Jan 8, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected