Us Congress House Bill HB3710

Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/25/23
• Refer: 5/25/23

Caption

Fighting Fertility Fraud Act of 2023

Impact

If enacted, HB 3710 would significantly impact the legal landscape for health professionals and facilities involved in assisted reproduction. The bill introduces strict penalties for providing inaccurate information about gamete providers, including potentially serious consequences for failing to disclose relevant medical histories of donors. By creating a legal framework to hold individuals and institutions accountable, it aims to protect patients from deception that could affect their reproductive options and health decisions.

Summary

House Bill 3710, titled the 'Fighting Fertility Fraud Act of 2023', seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to criminalize the provision of false or misleading information by health professionals in the context of assisted reproduction. The bill defines key terms related to assisted reproduction and establishes penalties for violations, which can include imprisonment for up to 10 years or fines. This legislation addresses concerns surrounding fertility fraud, particularly the ethical implications of misleading patients regarding reproductive materials and donor information.

Contention

While the bill generally garners support for protecting individuals seeking assisted reproductive technologies from fraud, there could be points of contention surrounding the definitions included in the legislation, particularly regarding consent and the breadth of information that must be disclosed. Some stakeholders may raise concerns about the implications for anonymity for gamete donors, which could affect the availability of reproductive materials. Additionally, there may be discussions about how this law could overlap with state regulations and what standard practices would need to be amended to comply with the new federal law.