Printable Format23-2301. Artificial insemination; performance; consent. The technique of heterologous artificial insemination may be performed in this state at the request and with the consent in writing of the husband and wife desiring the utilization of such technique for the purpose of conceiving a child or children.
History: L. 1968, ch. 272, ยง 1; July 1.
Source or Prior Law:
23-128.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
Law permits heterologous artificial insemination and legitimatizes children; problems of adultery and other criminal conduct disappear with statutory compliance; performance of artificial insemination not limited to physician, M. Martin Halley, 69 J.K.M.S. 487, 489 (1969).
Discussion of the Kansas artificial insemination law, Lynn R. Johnson, 8 W.L.J. 374, 380 (1969).
"Surrogate Motherhood: Contractual Issues and Remedies Under Legislative Proposals," David K. Martin, 23 W.L.J. 601, 602, 625, 626 (1984).
"Human Reproductive Technologies: An Appeal for Brave New Legislation in a Brave New World," Tammie E. Mallory and Katherine E. Rich, 25 W.L.J. 458, 496 (1986).
"Surrogate Mothers in Kansas," Joanne L. Cronrath, 36 K.L.R. 357, 360, 367 (1988).
"A Primer on Posthumous Conception and Related Issues of Assisted Reproduction," Michelle L. Brenwald and Kay Redeker, 38 W.L.J. 599 (1999).
"Where the Sidewalk Ends: An Update to the Kansas Assisted Reproductive Technology Statute to Give All Children Legal Rights to Their Parents," Taylor R. Kramer, 54 W.L.J. 329 (2015).
Attorney General's Opinions:
Domestic relations; custody of children; prohibited contracts. 82-150.
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Husband who orally consented to heterologous insemination of wife still responsible under equitable estoppel or implied contract. R. S. v. R. S., 9 Kan. App. 2d 39, 44, 670 P.2d 923 (1983).