Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of a human uterus shall not be considered an unborn child or human being
Summary
Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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