The Life at Conception Act of 2026 seeks to establish federal protections for what it defines as "human beings" from the moment of fertilization, asserting that this right to life applies equally under the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause. The bill declares that Congress has constitutional authority to implement this protection for both born and preborn persons, extending the definition of "human person" to include all stages of human life beginning at fertilization or cloning. Notably, the legislation includes explicit carve-outs stating it does not require prosecution of women for miscarriage, prohibit in vitro fertilization, or ban birth control or contraception. The bill applies federal protections across all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. No specific funding or implementation timeline is detailed in the text provided; the bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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