Alabama Legislature passes legislation providing civil and criminal immunity to IVF clinics for death or damage to embryos, defined as human beings under state's wrongful death statute. Gov. Kay Ivey signs the bill to resume IVF services immediately.
Key Points
IVF clinics granted civil and criminal immunity in Alabama
Legislation signed by Gov. Kay Ivey to resume IVF services immediately
IVF saga weaponized by national Democrats
Pros
Provides necessary assurances for IVF clinics to resume operations
Fosters a culture of life in Alabama
Grants immunity to IVF clinics for death or damage to embryos
Cons
Controversial issue surrounding defining embryos as human beings