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S00539Introduced in the Senate

Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.

IntroducedSenate Health

Introduced by Jack Martins, District 7

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Provides that any fertilized human ovum or human embryo existing outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.

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REFERRED TO HEALTH

January 7, 2026

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