IVF and Fertility Treatments

Legal guidance on IVF and fertility treatments, including consent, parentage and birth certificates, donor and surrogacy agreements, embryo creation/storage/use or disposal, and disputes over frozen embryos. Covers patient rights and clinic responsibilities, insurance coverage and employment leave issues, and how state and federal laws affect access to and regulation of fertility care.

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IVF Legal Status in 2026 – Embryos, Disposal, and the New Personhood Cases
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IVF Legal Status in 2026 – Embryos, Disposal, and the New Personhood Cases

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
In 2026, IVF remains legal in all 50 states, but embryo personhood lawsuits and new state rules are tightening limits on embryo storage, disposal, and clinic liability. Courts and legislatures are treating embryos more like legal “persons” in some disputes, increasing uncertainty for patients and providers. This article explains the latest cases, state law trends, […]
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