BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6743: Children born from embryos

Clarifying the legal status of children born from embryos transferred during assisted reproduction.

Summary

A child born to a woman as a result of the implantation of a donated embryo is presumed to be the adopted child of the woman and, if married, the adopted child of her husband. A child born as a result of embryo implantation is afforded all of the legal rights and protections of an adopted child.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6743), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to children born from embryos transferred during assisted reproduction;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6743 (2009–10) Archaeological investigation · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6743 (2007–08) Students with autism · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 220, Laws of 2008
SB 6743 (2003–04) Teachers' retirement · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6743 (2001–02) Commercial bottom trawling · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6743 (1999–00) Juvenile offender records · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6743 (1997–98) Boilers & pressure vessels · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6743 (1995–96) School employees/arbitration · Did not pass · died in committee