Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos as "children" under Wrongful Death of a Minor Act, potentially impacting IVF treatments and reproductive laws.

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered "children" under the state's Wrongful Death of a Minor Act, with the potential to affect access to IVF treatments for thousands of patients. This ruling could have far-reaching consequences, as 11 states have already defined personhood as beginning at fertilization, and other states are considering additional abortion and reproductive restrictions.

February 19, 2024
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