Alabama Governor Signs Bill Shielding IVF Providers from Legal Liability

The new law responds to a state Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos with children, prompting IVF clinics to temporarily halt services.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs a bill providing legal immunity to IVF providers, protecting them from lawsuits and criminal prosecution for embryo damage or death.
The legislation comes in response to a state Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos with children, raising concerns about civil liabilities for clinics.
Major IVF providers in Alabama had paused services following the court's decision but are now expected to resume operations.
The new law does not address the legal status of embryos, leaving unresolved questions about personhood and when life begins.
Critics argue the legislation is a temporary solution, urging a deeper discussion on the implications of personhood-like language in the Alabama Constitution.