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HB 506 Original 2025 Regular Session Davis
Abstract: Provides relative to in vitro fertilization.
Present law establishes certain rights for an in vitro fertilized human embryo.
Proposed law changes references in present law from "human embryo" and "in vitro fertilized human
ovum" to "in vitro fertilized human embryo"
Proposed law defines "in vitro fertilized human embryo" and "nonviable in vitro fertilized human
embryo" and provides that an in vitro fertilized human embryo is deemed viable unless it is
determined to be nonviable.
Proposed law reorganizes provisions of present law.
Present law establishes criteria for persons engaging in in vitro fertilization procedures.
Proposed law provides additional criteria for persons engaging in in vitro fertilization procedures.
Present law provides that if the in vitro fertilization patients renounce their parental rights for in
utero implantation, the in vitro fertilized human ovum shall be available for adoptive implantation.
The in vitro fertilization patients may renounce their parental rights in favor of another married
couple.
Proposed law removes the terms "parental", "married", "couple", and "adoptive implantation" and
instead provides for donation to a person upon a patient renouncing their rights for in utero
implantation.
Present law provides that in disputes arising between any parties regarding the in vitro fertilized
ovum, the judicial standard for resolving such disputes is to be in the best interest of the in vitro
fertilized ovum.
Proposed law provides that if an in vitro fertilization agreement exists, parties in dispute shall resolve
in accordance with the terms and provisions of the agreement before utilizing the courts.
Present law provides that any physician, hospital, in vitro fertilization clinic, or their agent who acts
in good faith shall not be held strictly liable or liable in any action relating to succession rights and
inheritance for the screening, collection, conservation, preparation, transfer, or cryopreservation of the human ovum fertilized in vitro for transfer to the human uterus.
Proposed law provides criminal immunity from liability and extends the protection to additional
providers of services and acts related to in vitro fertilization.
Proposed law requires all civil matters brought against a qualified healthcare provider to be brought
in accordance with the La. Medical Malpractice Act.
Proposed law provides that any civil matter brought against a nonqualified healthcare provider shall
be subjected to civil liability based upon the applicable standard of care.
(Amends R.S. 9:121-124 and 126-133; Repeals R.S. 9:125)