Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HR0094

Introduced
1/30/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Refer
4/22/25  
Report Pass
4/30/25  

Caption

INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK

Impact

The passage of HR0094 might influence state laws relating to healthcare and insurance coverage concerning infertility treatments. While it is a resolution and does not have statutory power, its approval could encourage legislative dialogue about improving access to infertility treatments, thus potentially leading to future laws aimed at easing the financial burden on affected individuals. Advocates believe this could drive initiatives for greater insurance inclusivity and financial support for those seeking family-building solutions.

Summary

HR0094 is a House Resolution recognizing the challenges of infertility and the necessity of creating awareness about it. The resolution emphasizes that infertility affects individuals irrespective of gender, race, or sexual orientation, and draws attention to the prevalent barriers to family building options. Notably, it highlights that many individuals face obstacles due to costs and the absence of insurance coverage for treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other methods of third-party reproduction. The resolution seeks to foster a supportive community for those affected by infertility, including healthcare professionals and volunteers.

Contention

There are no major points of contention regarding HR0094 cited in the available documents. However, discussions surrounding infertility and healthcare often bring forth differing perspectives on insurance coverage and state responsibilities in facilitating access to treatments. While supporters of awareness initiatives like HR0094 might argue for expanded reproductive healthcare options, there may be opposition regarding the allocation of resources or the prioritization of such issues within broader healthcare discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL SR0112

A resolution to designate April 19-26, 2026, as Infertility Awareness Week.

IL HCR28

Designates the last week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week"

IL SR0029

A resolution to designate April 20-26, 2025, as Infertility Awareness Week.

IL AJR52

Proclaiming April 20 to 26 as 2025 National Infertility Awareness Week in Wisconsin.

IL SJR56

Proclaiming April 20 to 26 as 2025 National Infertility Awareness Week in Wisconsin.

IL H6268

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK" ON APRIL 20-26, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IL H8453

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK" ON APRIL 19-25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IL AJR65

Designates third full week in April of each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in New Jersey.

IL HR155

Recognizing the week of April 20 through 26, 2025, as "National Infertility Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

IL SJR132

Designates third full week in April of each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in New Jersey.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.