La. Rev. Stat. § 9:123
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Capacity
Official statutory text
A. An in vitro fertilized human embryo exists as a juridical person until it is either:
(1) Deemed nonviable as provided in R.S. 9:121.
(2) Implanted in the womb, at which time rights attach as otherwise allowed by law.
B. As a juridical person, the in vitro fertilized human embryo shall:
(1) Have the capacity to sue or be sued.
(2) Be recognized as a separate entity apart from the medical facility or clinic where it is housed or stored.
Acts 1986, No. 964, §1; Acts 2025, No. 116, §1.
(1) Deemed nonviable as provided in R.S. 9:121.
(2) Implanted in the womb, at which time rights attach as otherwise allowed by law.
B. As a juridical person, the in vitro fertilized human embryo shall:
(1) Have the capacity to sue or be sued.
(2) Be recognized as a separate entity apart from the medical facility or clinic where it is housed or stored.
Acts 1986, No. 964, §1; Acts 2025, No. 116, §1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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