Two Alabama clinics restarted in vitro fertilization services on Thursday after Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) signed legislation to protect IVF providers and patients from legal trouble following the state’s Supreme Court ruling.
Last month, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that IVF embryos were considered children and those who destroy them could be found liable for wrongful death. Several clinics halted operations afterward to ensure the security of their staff and patients.
“Let me say clearly: Alabama supports growing families through IVF. From protecting the unborn to supporting IVF, Alabama is proud we are a pro-life, pro-family state,” Ivey said in a statement.
Alabama Fertility Specialists, a clinic that closed in the wake of the ruling, expressed their gratitude for the new law.
“A solution – after 19 days of uncertainty and 14 days of missed opportunities
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