SB 1129 - Riddle, Jeanie
Modifies provisions of law relating to custody of in vitro human embryos
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6717S.01I
Title
SB 1129
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2016
Committee
Current Status
SCS Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Children Committee (6717S.02C)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SB 1129 - This act establishes standards for a court to follow in rendering a decision involving custody of in vitro human embryos. The court shall presume that the best interests of the embryo shall be to grant custody to either the ovum donor or the spermatozoon donor who intends to develop the embryo to birth. The court shall not approve the termination of the embryo or an outcome that leaves the embryo indefinitely in an environment in which it does not develop or grow.
This act is similar to HB 2558 (2016).
SARAH HASKINS