That was an issue because two people just hooked up and exchanged sperm. There was no doctor involved.
I doubt a child would be involved if sperm was the only thing exchanged.
Im in California but I doubt it. I remember that story you linked, the Kansas gentleman answered a craigslist ad and impregnated a lady at her house so the state now doesnt want to recognize her relationship with her SO as valid. I dont think its representative of the risk, especially since the clinic I go to will probably just use an applicator or something.
Do you have to be a certain height?
What about weight?
I think qualifying is more about your semen, which can be affected if you are under or overweight.