Access to Family Building Act
The Access to Family Building Act establishes legal rights for individuals seeking fertility care and health care providers offering assisted reproductive technology (ART) services. It prohibits states or localities from imposing unreasonable restrictions on ART access - such as excessive costs, health barriers, or arbitrary limitations - that don’t advance safety or health outcomes. The bill allows patients, providers, or insurers to sue to enforce these rights, while explicitly preserving state health/safety regulations that protect patient safety. It does not override existing state insurance laws or require changes to medical facility safety standards. This bill directly affects patients pursuing fertility treatment, fertility clinics, and health insurers covering ART services.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Mar 11, 2025
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 76 co-sponsors
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Laura Gillen
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
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