HR 483 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing July 25, 2024, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a House resolution that asks the Pennsylvania General Assembly to officially recognize July 25, 2024, as "World IVF Day" within the state. The measure does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves to acknowledge the importance of in vitro fertilization and the role of embryologists in helping individuals and couples with infertility. The text highlights statistics about IVF success and the medical procedures involved, noting both the benefits for those struggling to conceive and the associated financial and health risks. Ultimately, the resolution is a symbolic gesture to celebrate advancements in fertility medicine rather than a legislative action with enforceable consequences.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 20, 2024 Last action Jun 28, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 28, 2024

How they voted

176–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Jun 28, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
87 Yea 3 Nay 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 20, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors