Health Care Providers - Assisted Reproductive Treatment - Informed Consent and Fraud

HB 209 requires health care providers to obtain explicit, written consent from both patients receiving assisted reproductive treatment (like IVF or egg/sperm donation) and donors before using their reproductive material. It prohibits providers from using their own sperm or eggs without patient consent, misrepresenting donor information (such as genetic history), or using donor material without proper consent. Violations can result in civil penalties (up to $50,000 per violation) or felony charges (up to 10 years in prison) for intentional misuse. The bill directly affects fertility clinics, patients seeking treatment, and donors, ensuring transparency and accountability in reproductive care.