AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF FROZEN EMBRYOS.
SB 1019 amends Connecticut's general statutes to permit the legal adoption of frozen embryos. This bill directly affects individuals or couples seeking to adopt frozen embryos through formal adoption proceedings, aligning embryo adoption with existing adoption laws for other biological materials. The key provision is a statutory change allowing frozen embryos to be treated as adoptable under state adoption regulations, without specifying additional requirements or eligibility criteria. The bill does not address custody disputes, medical procedures, or other related matters.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2025
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