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Alabama governor signs legislation protecting IVF providers from legal liability into law

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation shielding in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability following a court ruling equating frozen embryos to children. Patients faced canceled procedures.
State Republicans proposed the immunity law to address clinics' concerns, while House Democrats introduced a bill asserting that embryos are not considered unborn children under the law.
The legislation immediately took effect, protecting IVF providers but drawing criticism from groups urging the governor to veto the bill.

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npr

New Alabama law protects IVF, but still identifies embryo as a child

NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with fertility specialist Dr. Beth Malizia following the new Alabama law that protects IVF.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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National Review

Alabama Governor Signs Legislation Shielding IVF Providers from Legal Liability

Alabama governor Kay Ivey signed legislation protecting IVF clinics from legal liability in the wake of Alabama's supreme court ruling.

1 year ago·United States

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The West Australian

Alabama governor signs IVF protections into law

Alabama's governor has signed legislation shielding doctors from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.

1 year ago·Australia

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Nebraska Examiner

Alabama Legislature gives final approval to in vitro fertilization bill • Nebraska Examiner

Embryologist Ric Ross holds a dish with human embryos at the La Jolla IVF Clinic February 28, 2007, in La Jolla, California. The University of Alabama Birmingham said it was stopping IVF treatments after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were children. (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Wednesday night aimed at restarting in vitro fertilization services in the state, minutes after the Alabama Legis…

1 year ago

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The Hill

Alabama governor signs legislation protecting IVF providers into law

Lawmakers in Alabama faced mounting pressure to ensure the protection of IVF providers after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled last month that frozen embryos and fertilized eggs are considered children under state law.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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WION

Alabama lawmakers approve IVF protection bill amid conservative backlash

Alabama lawmakers in the United States have passed legislation protecting In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) providers. The governor is expected to sign it into law. This is a breaking story. More information will be added soon.

1 year ago·Noida, India

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