S 598 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to preserving fertility

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover fertility preservation services for individuals facing medical or genetic conditions that could cause infertility. The law mandates that these plans provide coverage for procedures such as egg, sperm, and embryo freezing to the same extent as other pregnancy-related treatments. Coverage is specifically triggered when a doctor recommends preservation based on current medical guidelines for conditions likely to impair reproductive function. The legislation applies to state employee insurance, private accident and sickness policies, and hospital service plans offered within the state.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 25, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Apr 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors