Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1014: TO REQUIRE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to amend the laws concerning the state and public school life and health insurance program; to require coverage of in vitro fertilization under the state and public school life and health insurance program; and for other purposes. subtitle to require coverage of in vitro fertilization under the state and public school life and health insurance program.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 21, Chapter 5, Subchapter 4, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 21-5-425. In vitro fertilization coverage required. (a) The State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program shall include in vitro fertilization as a covered expense. (b) After conducting appropriate studies and public hearings, the Director of the Employee Benefits Division shall establish minimum and maximum levels of coverage to be provided under the program for in vitro fertilization. (c)(1) Coverage required under this section shall include services and procedures performed at a medical facility licensed or certified by the Department of Health or another state health department that conform to the guidelines and minimum standards of the: *ANS055* 01-16-2025 15:57:26 ANS055 As Engrossed: H1/16/25 HB1014 (A) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for in vitro fertilization clinics; or (B) American Society for Reproductive …
Sponsors
- Andrew Collins (D, 73) · primary sponsor
- Denise Garner (D, 20)
- Joy Springer (D, 76)
- Worthen, Diana (D, 9)
Latest actions
- : Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- : REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
- : Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
- : Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is HB1014?
- HB1014 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REQUIRE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
- What does HB1014 do?
- In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the laws concerning the state and public school life and health insurance program; to require coverage of in vitro fertilization under the state and public school life and health insurance program; and for other purposes. subtitle to require coverage of in vitro fertilization under the state and public school life and health insurance program.
- What is the status of HB1014?
- Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1014?
- Andrew Collins (D, 73), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1014?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1014
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