Birmingham mother halts IVF procedure after new laws provide only ‘band-aid fix’

Months after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children, the effects of this controversial decision are still felt by ordinary Alabamians and their families. Perhaps the most significant consequence of the ruling was the chilling effect it had on in vitro fertilization (IVF) services offered throughout the state. The Alabama Legislature quickly […]

IVF is as pro-life as it gets, and the Legislature is committed to protecting it

When Parliament adjourned for the weekend on February 15, a number of difficult issues already awaited its reconvening the following week. The House was preparing to vote on the CHOOSE Act and other priorities. The Senate was grappling with issues such as legislation addressing election security and DEI. The session went smoothly, and both chambers […]

State’s IVF law sparks debate, highlights District 10 House election

Amid a whirlwind of legislative activity, the Alabama Republican Party announced new legislation aimed at addressing the fallout from a controversial Alabama Supreme Court decision regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF). But critics say the bill, recently signed by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, does not fully protect reproductive rights. This legislative action highlights the intense national […]

Ivey signs bill shielding IVF clinics from liability

Clinics that provide in vitro fertilization are currently exempt from criminal and civil liability for the death or destruction of embryos under Alabama law. The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the bill on Wednesday, just five days after it was introduced, making it the fastest bill to pass under procedural rules. […]