IVF bills poised for passage in House, Senate
The committee approvals set up the potential for floor passage as lawmakers rush to provide cover for IVF clinics.
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Senate approves amended version of Melson’s IVF bill
The bill passed with unanimous support on a 34-0 vote.
House passes IVF bill, debates consistency with state’s fetal personhood stance
The bill ultimately received bipartisan support, but the opposition also crossed party lines.
Sewell calls out House Republicans for legislation to ban IVF
"Frankly, it is actually unimaginable that in the year 2024 we would be fighting this fight," she said.
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Bills to protect IVF facilities advance as advocates flood State House
Republicans have been rushing since last Thursday to prepare legislation to address the issue.
House Democrats speak on bill to clarify embryos aren’t human lives
House Democrats filed a bill last week that would make clear that embryos are not to be considered human lives.
Multiple bills addressing IVF controversy to be heard in committees Wednesday
Multiple legislators in the Alabama Legislature filed bills aimed at ensuring in vitro fertilization in the state is protected.
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