Pennsylvania HR587: A Resolution recognizing July 25, 2026, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing July 25, 2026, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, July 20, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing July 25, 2026, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a series of medical procedures designed to help individuals or couples experiencing infertility issues get pregnant; and WHEREAS, The IVF process involves the extraction of eggs from the ovaries of the patient or donor, the fertilization of the eggs in a petri dish using sperm from a partner or donor and the transfer of the fertilized eggs to the uterus of the patient or a gestational carrier; and WHEREAS, Embryologists are necessary for the IVF process and all infertility treatments, as embryologists are the ones who monitor the fertilized eggs to ensure that they are healthy before transferring to the uterus; and WHEREAS, Embryologists also perform genetic testing to identify any potential genetic disorders that may be present in the fertilized egg, and embryologists can also perform Preimplantation Genetic Testing to determine if there are genetic mutations or chromosomal abnormalities present that may be the cause of miscarriage or infertility issues; and WHEREAS, Since the first baby to be successfully born from IVF on July 25, 1978, more than 10 million babies have been born using IVF worldwide, with more than 500,000 new IVF births each year; and WHEREAS, In the United States, roughly 3% of all births each year are …

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Sponsors

• Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165) · primary sponsor
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Harry Conklin (D, 77)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Thomas Kutz (R, 87)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Lindsay Powell (D, 21)

Latest actions

1. July 20, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, July 20, 2026

Common questions

What is HR587?

HR587 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing July 25, 2026, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR587 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing July 25, 2026, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR587?

In committee as of July 20, 2026. Latest action: Referred to HEALTH, July 20, 2026 (July 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HR587?

Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR587?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr587