State laws expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) are taking effect in Tennessee, Virginia, and delaying in California as lawmakers respond to a 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that classified frozen embryos as children. In Tennessee, updates codify rights to IVF and fertility treatments, while Virginia considers coverage plans for infertility. Georgia passed an IVF protection bill amid rising concerns over reproductive health following the ruling. The aftermath has exposed divides among conservatives about IVF and embryo treatment, exacerbated by stricter abortion laws.
State laws aimed at protecting and expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) are being enacted across several states following a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that classified frozen embryos as children. This decision has led to legislative action in Tennessee, Virginia, and California, establishing rights to IVF and fertility treatments or considering coverage plans for infertility. In the South, where abortion laws have tightened, the aftermath of the ruling has highlighted a divide among conservatives regarding reproductive health, particularly with procedures like IVF.
The Alabama Supreme Court's 2024 ruling classified frozen embryos as children, prompting lawmakers across the country to reevaluate reproductive health restrictions. This ruling has led to new legislation aimed at protecting IVF access in states such as Tennessee and Virginia, as concerns rise about unwarranted limits on fertility treatments.
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