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Michigan Bill Targets Misleading Fertility Donor Information

2/20/2026

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Michigan lawmakers have passed a bill to penalize fertility doctors and donors for providing false information about donor samples, and it prohibits the use of misleading social, educational, and medical histories.
State Rep. John Roth emphasized the need for donor honesty.
Opponents, including State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, say the measure could impose excessive liability for honest mistakes.
The legislation now moves to the Democratic-controlled Senate for review.

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Michigan lawmakers have passed a bill to penalize fertility doctors and donors for providing false information about donor samples, and it prohibits the use of misleading social, educational, and medical histories.
State Rep. John Roth emphasized the need for donor honesty.
Opponents, including State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, say the measure could impose excessive liability for honest mistakes.
The legislation now moves to the Democratic-controlled Senate for review.