New York State Senator Bill Weber (R-38) is a co-sponsor of Senate Bill S8682. The bill was originally sponsored by Senator Jack M. Martins and has also been co-sponsored by New York State Senators Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpartrick (R-9) and Steven D. Rhoads (R-5).
The bill is meant to protect IVF treatment providers, fertility doctors, and patients from criminal and civil liability and shield providers of goods used to facilitate the IVF process from criminal liability.
“This bill is very personal to me,” Senator Weber shares, “as my wife and I know firsthand how imperative it is that we not restrict access to reproductive healthcare treatment for couples who need it to have the families they want. I also know the repercussions of ignoring the import of this bill and where those consequences might lead when it comes to those seeking IVF. I look forward to seeing its passage through the legislative process and to having the Governor’s signature on it sooner rather than later.”
The bill is currently under review by the Senate Health Committee.