Usufruct
R.S. 9:123

Capacity ACTIVE

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.

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History

  • enactment Acts 1986, No. 964, §1
  • amendment Acts 2025, No. 116, §1

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Cite R.S. 9:123

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La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 9:123 (2026).
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BibTeX
@misc{larevstat-9-123,
  title        = {La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 9:123},
  howpublished = {Louisiana Revised Statutes},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://theusufruct.com/rs/title-9/section-123},
  note         = {Snapshot 2026-05-22}
}