I discovered how this bill may effect IVF a few months ago through the Resolve website. I even used the link on the website to send a letter to my Representative when I first saw it. And I sent another one just now.
This bill will states that "human life starts at conception" and gives them full rights starting at conception. This bill is "intended" to make abortion "illegal" but it is extremely vague. There are no provisions for if the mother had been raped or if it's incest, if the mother's life is endangered because of the pregnancy), and will also make certian forms of birth control illegal (i.e. the morning after pill).
IVF may also be effected by this so called "Personhood" Bill because it will give the embryo's full rights. What if an embryo doesnt implant when placed back in the uterus? Of if the couple ends up with many embryos and dont want to use all of them or freeze them for a later time? Implanting an embryo or freezing an embryo is also "dangerous" because there is a chance it may not survive and end up being "murdered" in the process.
This bill is the most rediculous thing I have heard of and has not passed in any of the previous states. The Oklahoma State Senate has recently passed the bill with an overwhelming vote and now it's on to the House, where it will most likely pass, and then on the the Governer who has already said she will sign it.
I really hope this post makes sense and is not just a of rambling from me.
Here are some links on this bill:
SB 1433
"Personhood" bill info on Resolve website
Article on bill
Another article
Final article
