A controversial bill in Mississippi seeks to criminalize sexual acts not intended for fertilization, drawing criticism and debate over its implications for reproductive rights and personal liberties.
A bill introduced in Mississippi by Democratic state Senator Bradford Blackmon aims to criminalize sexual acts that are not intended to fertilize an embryo. The bill, which faces an uphill battle to passage, would impose fines ranging from $1,000 for a first offense to $10,000 for subsequent offenses on individuals found guilty of discharging genetic material without the intent to conceive. Blackmon's proposal, however, includes exceptions for sperm donation and the use of contraception.
The fourth clause of the bill specifically states that fines would not apply in cases where genetic material is donated for future fertilization procedures or discharged during sexual acts involving contraception designed to prevent fertilization.The senator's rationale for introducing this bill stems from his observation of the numerous state legislative efforts targeting women's reproductive healthcare, particularly abortion and contraception. Blackmon contends that these bills disproportionately focus on women's roles while neglecting the equal responsibility of men. He argues that his bill seeks to rectify this imbalance by bringing men's involvement into the conversation surrounding reproductive rights and responsibilities. If enacted, the bill would take effect in July, pending Governor Tate Reeves' signature. Blackmon has not yet responded to requests for comment from NBC News
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