https://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Opinion-Law-must-catch-up-to-science-on-assisted-14849383.php

More than 40 years have passed since Louise Brown, the “test tube baby,” was born in England, the first baby conceived by in vitro fertilization. Since then, more than one million babies have been born through the use of IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies in the United States alone. The Connecticut Department of Public Health reports that Connecticut ranks fourth in the country in its per-capita use of assisted reproductive technology.

Assisted reproduction has revolutionized parenthood — a blessing to many who otherwise could not have had children. But these marvelous scientific advancements have birthed profound legal and ethical issues, with the science always running ahead of the law. Legislation in this area is sparse. Courts are often left to grapple with the issues on a case-by-case basis, with little or no legislative or common law guidance. This area cries out for comprehensive legislation.