AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EMBRYO SAFETY AND STORAGE ACT

Summary

The bill creates a new chapter in state health law that obligates any facility that stores human eggs, pre‑embryos, or embryos to obtain a license from the Rhode Island Department of Health. It sets safety standards, inspection requirements, and fee structures to protect stored specimens from loss during power outages or disasters. The measure applies to clinics, labs, and any licensed health‑care provider that keeps reproductive material on site.

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