Scored 7/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Clinics & Punish Bill
State wants to track IVF clinics and punish noncompliance
Establish a data collection system pertaining to assisted reproductive technology and to provide a penalty therefor.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the state would force IVF clinics to send data on treatments and could fine them if they don’t.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
People who use fertility services could get safer care because the state can see what clinics do, but the rule may add paperwork and cost for clinics, which could raise prices.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill would create a statewide database of assisted reproductive technology procedures.
- Clinics would be required to submit data regularly.
- Non‑compliant clinics could face a monetary penalty.
- Bill has been introduced and is scheduled for a hearing.
- It failed in the House after amendment.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Phil Jensen (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Al Novstrup (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jon Hansen (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Leslie Heinemann (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Tony Randolph (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Tina Mulally (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Aaron Aylward (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Scott Odenbach (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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