Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2236: Creates provisions relating to access to fertility treatment
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 192 and 376, RSMo, by adding thereto three new sections relating to access to fertility treatment, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapters 192 and 376, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto three new sections, to be known as sections 192.1035, 192.1037, and 376.1246, to read as follows: 192.1035. 1. This section and sections 192.1037 and 376.1246 shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Family Building and Fertility Access Act". 2. As used in this section and section 192.1037, the following terms mean: (1) "Certified fertility clinic", a facility or provider offeri.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapters 192 and 376, RSMo, by adding thereto three new sections relating to access to fertility treatment, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapters 192 and 376, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto three new sections, to be known as sections 192.1035, 192.1037, and 376.1246, to read as follows: 192.1035. 1. This section and sections 192.1037 and 376.1246 shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Family Building and Fertility Access Act". 2. As used in this section and section 192.1037, the following terms mean: (1) "Certified fertility clinic", a facility or provider offering fertility treatment that is accredited by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; (2) "Fertility treatment", procedures, services, and medications used to diagnose or address infertility, as the term "infertility" is defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine; (3) "Program", the infertility access program established under subsection 3 of this section. 3. Subject to appropriation, the department of health and senior services shall establish a program to be known as the "Infertility Access Program" to improve access to fertility treatment in this state. 4. The program shall: (1) Provide travel assistance, lodging stipends, or telehealth subsidies for individuals in rural or medically underserved areas seeking fertility diagnosis or fertility EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced …