SB 605 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies the definition of an unborn child to exclude human embryos created through assisted reproductive technology prior to implantation

SB 605 modifies the state's legal definition of "unborn child" to specifically exclude human embryos created through assisted reproductive technology (like IVF) before they are implanted in a uterus. This change directly affects individuals undergoing fertility treatments and fertility clinics, ensuring these pre-implantation embryos are not covered by laws or regulations targeting "unborn children." The key provision removes these embryos from the definition, clarifying that such procedures fall outside the scope of laws related to unborn children. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
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