The University of Alabama at Birmingham released a statement after the bill was signed.
Legislation regarding in vitro fertilization passed in the state House and Senate Wednesday before being signed into law Wednesday night by Gov. Kay Ivey.The overwhelming support of SB159 from the Alabama Legislature proves what we have been saying: Alabama works to foster a culture of life, and that certainly includes IVF. I am pleased to sign this important, short-term measure into law so that couples in Alabama hoping and praying to be parents can grow their families through IVF.
I commend Senator Tim Melson, Representative Terri Collins, President Pro Tem Greg Reed and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, as well as the members of the Legislature for quickly tackling an issue we did not anticipate when we started this session. Make no mistake about it, though, in the coming days, weeks and months, particularly as we are in the heat of a national election, we will hear a lot of political rhetoric around IVF. Let me say clearly: Alabama supports growing families through IVF. From protecting the unborn to supporting IVF, Alabama is proud we are a pro-life, pro-family state.
A substitute version of HB159 was approved that included new sections. One of the sections read, "provide criminal immunity and damage calculations for death or damage to an embryo against manufacturers of goods used to facilitate the in vitro fertilization process."The bill aims to ensure legal protection from prosecution for IVF providers. The new version of the bill also added that any penalties for damages or death to an embryo would be limited to compensatory damages.
"UAB appreciates the Alabama Legislature and Governor Kay Ivey for swiftly passing and signing legislation that provides some protections and will therefore allow UAB to restart in vitro fertilization treatments. While UAB is moving to promptly resume IVF treatments, we will continue to assess developments and advocate for protections for IVF patients and providers."
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