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DEL.ICIO.USStudy committee would weigh reproductive technology issues
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a resolution Wednesday that would create a study committee to examine whether the state needs new laws on property rights relating to reproductive technology involving frozen sperm and embryos.
Senate President Pro Tem Eric Johnson (R-Savannah) proposed the study committee because questions have arisen relating to ownership rights of donated sperm and frozen embryos in divorce actions. In addition, the resolution states there are some legal questions about whether a deceased donor of sperm or eggs should be recognized as a parent or whether children created from frozen sperm or embryos after a parent has died can claim inheritance rights, life insurance proceeds or Social Security benefits.
The study committee, if it is approved, must issue its findings and any recommendations by the start of the 2008 Legislative session. Senate Resolution 280 now goes to the Senate Rules Committee.
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