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The passage of Florida's Statute on Assisted Reproductive Technology
A R Maun1, R S Williams, B Graber
1Yale University Internal Medicine Residency Program, New Haven, Connecticut.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Florida
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Law
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Family Law
Background:
- Prior to 1993, U.S. statutes lacked guidance on gestational surrogacy, embryo/gamete disposition, and parentage from donated materials.
- Inheritance rights for cryopreserved embryos of deceased donors were also unaddressed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the legislative success factors of the Florida Assisted Reproductive Technology Act of 1993.
- To provide a model for other states addressing reproductive technology legal issues.
Main Methods:
- Review of the legislative process and key components of the Florida Assisted Reproductive Technology Act.
- Analysis of factors contributing to the statute's successful passage.
Main Results:
- The Act established legal frameworks for gestational surrogacy, parentage, and disposition of reproductive materials.
- Legislative success was attributed to clear need, cost-containment relevance, scientific accuracy, and multi-stakeholder involvement.
Conclusions:
- The Florida Act provided crucial statutory guidance for assisted reproductive technologies.
- The legislative process offers a replicable model for other states navigating complex reproductive legal issues.
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