In a recent government meeting, lawmakers discussed Senate Bill 3328, introduced by Senator Corrado, which aims to criminalize fertility fraud. The bill defines fertility fraud as the act of a healthcare practitioner knowingly using their own reproductive material or that of another individual for assisted reproduction without the informed consent of the patient. If passed, this offense would be classified as a third-degree crime.

The discussion highlighted the alarming nature of fertility fraud, with members expressing concern over its implications. One lawmaker noted the emotional distress caused by cases where individuals discovered, often through DNA testing, that they were not biologically related to their presumed parents. This sentiment underscored the necessity for legislation to address such unethical practices in reproductive healthcare.

Despite the absence of witnesses to testify during the meeting, the bill received support from the committee, with a motion made and seconded to advance it. The lawmakers praised the initiative, recognizing the importance of safeguarding patients' rights and ensuring ethical standards in assisted reproduction treatments.