Alabama is reeling from a state court’s decision that frozen embryos are human beings. Here’s what could happen next
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February 2024 that frozen embryos are children and that those who destroy them can be held liable for wrongful death, leading three providers to pause IVF services. State lawmakers began looking for ways to protect IVF.
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- Feb 26, 2024Alabama lawmakers race to shield IVF services in wake of state Supreme Court ruling
- Feb 27, 2024Alabama ruling frozen embryos are equivalent to living children has worrying implications for IVF
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