USDCC expressed strong opposition to Colorado House Bill 25-1259 when it was introduced, but many of the provisions that could have harmed Colorado's protections for donor conceived people and their families have been minimized.
Family history can be important to help determine the right health screenings—but what does it mean for someone who does not have information about all or any genetic relatives?
Colorado’s HB25-1259 purports to address threats to IVF in Colorado, but diving into what the bill actually does makes clear it is almost entirely focused on gutting key provisions of Colorado’s “Donor-Conceived Persons and Families of Donor-Conceived Persons Protection Act” (DCPPA).
CALL TO ACTION: An industry-backed bill introduced will gut protections in Colorado's "Donor-Conceived Persons and Families of Donor-Conceived Persons Protection Act."
A donor conceived person wonders how to deal with unknown donor health history.
An intended parent wonders about the impact of withholding their known donor's identity until the child turns 16.
The holidays can be a joyful time full of connection and tradition, yet for donor conceived people (DCP), this season may also stir up complex feelings around family, identity, and belonging.
When Edward Miles became a parent, he realized that his lack of information as a donor conceived person not only impacted him but now his own child as well.
Before deciding to donate, it is important to ask the right questions to ensure that your contributions are used ethically and in accordance with your expectations.
A future recipient parent wonders about advice and resources available for entering into a known donor arrangement.