Louisiana Bill Redefines IVF Embryos - American Press

Louisiana bill that gives legal protections to IVF providers heads to the governor's desk

A bill that protects in vitro fertilization providers from criminal charges and lawsuits has received bipartisan approval from Louisiana lawmakers. It now heads to the desk of Gov. Jeff Landry for final signature. The Republican has not said whether he…

Louisiana bill redefines IVF embryos - American Press

By Anna Puleo | LSU Manship School News Service The Louisiana House passed a bill Tuesday that changes how the state treats embryos created through in vitro fertilization. The bill, which passed 82-14, establishes legal protections and reshapes how IVF is regulated. The bill originated in the Senate, and an amended version was carried in the House by Rep. Paula Davis, R-Baton Rouge. It redefines IVF embryos as “juridical persons,” a legal catego…

Bill to protect IVF treatments in Louisiana passes the legislature; here's what to know

The Legislature on Wednesday gave final passage to a bill that aims to protect IVF treatments in Louisiana, a year after a court ruling caused a scare in Alabama and temporarily paused IVF treatments there.

Conservative support builds for IVF guardrails

(Axios) – President Trump’s imminent plans to issue a White House report promoting in vitro fertilization has spurred anti-abortion conservatives to call for new guardrails that could greatly limit the use of the treatment. Why it matters: Medical groups and fertility clinics warn that such steps could not only mislead couples hoping to conceive but also undercut administration efforts to boost the birth rate. (Read More)