Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HCR28: Designates the last week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week"
Status: Introduced
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MURRAY. 6595H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk Relating to infertility awareness week. WHEREAS, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, infertility is defined as a disease, condition, or status characterized by the inability to achieve a successful pregnancy based on a patient's medical, sexual, and reproductive history, age, physical findings, diagnostic testing, or any combination thereof; the need for medical intervention to achieve a successful pregnancy either as an individual or with a partner; or the inability to conceive or sustain a successful pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for women under 35 years of age, or 6 months for women 35 years and older; and affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that approximately 1 in 6 couples in the United States experiences infertility, affecting men and women equally; and WHEREAS, the emotional, physical, and financial toll of infertility can significantly affect the mental health and well-being of individuals and families; and WHEREAS, raising awareness about infertility helps to reduce stigma, foster understanding, and promote equitable access to fertility treatments and family-building options; and WHEREAS, research and education on infertility, as well as advances in medical treatment, remain critical to supporting individuals and couples facing infertility; and HCR …
Sponsors
- Marty Murray (D, 078) · primary sponsor
- Rush, Tonya (D, 067)
- Nicholas Thomas (D, 019)
- Kem Smith (D, 068)
- Steinmetz, Connie (D, 087)
- Anthony Ealy (D, 036)
- William Irwin (R, 055)
- Marla Smith (D, 074)
- Bill Allen (R, 017)
- Wendy Hausman (R, 065)
- Donna Barnes (D, 028)
- John Martin (R, 044)
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H)
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H)
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 21, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 26, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HCR28?
- HCR28 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Designates the last week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week".
- What is the status of HCR28?
- Introduced. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) (April 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR28?
- Marty Murray (D, 078), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR28?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HCR28&year=2026&code=R
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