Before Lynn Spencer was conceived, her parents picked a sperm donor who they believed was a medical school student.

She later learned, through a DNA test, that was a lie. In reality, he had a 9th grade education.

“That’s not to say he didn’t have intellectual ability, but the fact that the doctor lied about that, it’s problematic,” Spencer told lawmakers Tuesday during a House committee hearing.

Education is one thing, but what if a donor or medical facility lied about something more consequential like medical history?

Rep. John Roth, R-Interlochen, said Michigan doesn’t have guardrails to prevent fertility fraud, including dishonest donors or doctors who use different sperm from what’s agreed upon with the prospective parents.

In September, lawmakers introduced a five-bill package, w

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