GOP Sens. Ted Cruz, Katie Britt Introduce Federal Legislation to Protect IVF

The legislation aims to clear up ‘confusion and misinformation’ sparked by the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling in February.
GOP Sens. Ted Cruz, Katie Britt Introduce Federal Legislation to Protect IVF
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) speaks at a press conference on Sept. 27, 2023. NTD
Jana J. Pruet
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Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced legislation on Monday to protect legal access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments nationwide.

The bill, known as the IVF Protection Act, comes after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February that embryos created through IVF are considered children under state law, thus providing them protection under the state’s wrongful death laws.

Jana J. Pruet
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