Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The SAFE Act (Securing Access to Fertility Everywhere Act) would establish a federal right to use assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization, and prevent states from placing undue restrictions on these fertility treatments. The legislation would also shield individuals providing fertility services from liability for wrongful death claims related to unintentional damage to embryos or egg and sperm cells during routine handling, processing, transportation, or storage, as long as negligence is not involved. This bill would affect fertility clinics, patients seeking reproductive treatments, and state governments that currently have their own fertility-related regulations. The bill does not specify dedicated federal funding or implementation timelines. The legislation was introduced in August 2024 and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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