HB 1558 -- CUSTODY OF IN VITRO HUMAN EMBRYOS

SPONSOR: Schwadron

This bill establishes standards for a court to follow in rendering a decision involving custody of in vitro human embryos. The court must presume that the best interests of the embryo are to grant custody to either the ovum donor or the spermatozoon donor who intends to develop the embryo to birth. The court must resolve the dispute between the parties in a manner that provides the best chance for the in vitro human embryo to develop and grow.

This bill is similar to HB 112 (2017).

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4011H.01): 452.375