Access to Family Building Act

3/9/2024, 8:15 AM

Access to Family Building Act

This bill provides a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization).

Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access assisted reproductive technology, and to retain all rights with respect to the use or disposition of reproductive genetic materials (e.g., eggs or sperm), without prohibitions or unreasonable restrictions. Health care providers and insurers also have the right to provide and cover these services, respectively.

The bill does not affect state or local health and safety regulations that achieve their purpose in the least restrictive manner possible.

The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against states, localities, or government officials or entities that enact or enforce limitations or requirements that violate this bill. Individuals and health care providers who are affected by violations may also bring civil actions for relief.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 7056

Introduced on
2024-01-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/18/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Access to Family Building Act

This bill provides a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization).

Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access assisted reproductive technology, and to retain all rights with respect to the use or disposition of reproductive genetic materials (e.g., eggs or sperm), without prohibitions or unreasonable restrictions. Health care providers and insurers also have the right to provide and cover these services, respectively.

The bill does not affect state or local health and safety regulations that achieve their purpose in the least restrictive manner possible.

The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against states, localities, or government officials or entities that enact or enforce limitations or requirements that violate this bill. Individuals and health care providers who are affected by violations may also bring civil actions for relief.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Civil actions and liability
Family planning and birth control
Federal district courts
Federal preemption
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Jurisdiction and venue
Legal fees and court costs
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/28/2024

Access to Family Building Act

This bill provides a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization).

Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access assisted reprodu...


Latest Action1/18/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.