IVF heir bill clears major legislative hurdle
This is the fifth year Rep. Dana McLean, R-Columbus, has filed the measure to bring Mississippi in line with 27 other states.
Source: mississippitoday.org
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Mother fights for bill recognizing heirship status for IVF children conceived after parent dies
A bill that would recognize IVF parents as a legal parent after their death is clinging to life in the state legislature. State senators have until April 10 to bring up House Bill 1542.
Source: wcbi.com
Bill to correct outdated law barring IVF children from inheritance passes committee at eleventh hour
A bill that would designate children conceived in unique circumstances – via assisted reproduction after the death of one parent – as rightful heirs of their biological parents is moving forward.
Source: wcbi.com
Slimantics: Born after her father's passing, a 6yo's benefits await Senate vote
Even before she was sworn in to the Mississippi Legislature five years ago, Rep. Dana McLean, R-Columbus, had some legislation she wanted to pursue. One of those bills involved Katie Studdard and her daughter, Elyse.
Source: cdispatch.com
HB seeking to redefine heirship for IVF children makes way to Senate floor
Katie Studdard's daughter was conceived via IVF by her late husband, Chris McDill who died of cancer in 2016. Although the child is biologically her late father's daughter, the State of Mississippi does not recognize her as a survivor or heir due to her unique circumstances. Current House Bill 996 aims to correct that injustice.
Source: wcbi.com