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Fighting Fertility Fraud Act: Protecting Patients in Assisted Reproduction

This new law aims to protect individuals undergoing fertility treatments by penalizing the provision of false information about reproductive material or donors. It also allows victims, including donor-conceived individuals, to seek compensation. The goal is to enhance safety and trust in assisted reproduction processes.
Key points
Up to 10 years in prison or fines for knowingly providing false information about reproductive material (e.g., sperm, eggs) or donors.
Prohibits using reproductive material inconsistent with patient's written consent or without donor's consent.
Allows patients, their spouses, gamete providers, and donor-conceived individuals to seek damages for violations.
Compensation can include medical expenses and statutory damages of $20,000 per violation.
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Additional Information
Fighting Fertility Fraud Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3710
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
Process start date: 2023-05-25