Which states currently have laws that affect embryo adoption or donation?
if (!isNS4) {document.write(”);} Note: the following information provided in this section is current only as of April 1, 2006. It is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive statement of the law in this area. It should therefore, in no way, shape, or manner, be construed or interpreted as providing legal advice. You are advised to conduct your own independent research as to the status of law on this subject. While no states have laws which specifically address embryo adoption or donation there are several states with laws which are related to or directly affect embryo donation and adoption. The following provides examples: • California: California Health & Safety Code §125315 provides that doctors must inform in-vitro fertilizations (IVF patients) of embryo disposition options, including donating to another couple; written consent is required for any such donation. California Penal Code §367g imposes criminal penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine upon any
