Modifies provisions regarding assisted reproduction under the uniform parentage act
HB 769 updates parental rights for assisted reproduction under the Uniform Parentage Act. It clarifies that when a person uses donated sperm, eggs, or embryos (not their spouse's) for conception, the intended parent(s) are treated as the legal parent(s) if they provided written consent before conception. The bill requires written agreements for donors to avoid automatic parental rights, with courts allowing oral agreements proven by clear evidence. This directly affects individuals using donor genetic material, intended parents, and donors in assisted reproduction cases. The law aims to establish clear legal parentage from the start, reducing disputes over parental rights.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 8, 2025
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Adrian Plank
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