H4550
An Act relative to modern family building
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to modern family building,’ aims to expand access to fertility care and support for individuals and families in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a state-funded program to assist with the costs associated with fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), and related expenses. The bill also proposes to create a registry of fertility providers and offer support services for families undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. Ultimately, the goal is to increase the ability of Massachusetts residents to build families.
Key provisions
- Establish a state-funded program to assist with fertility treatment costs.
- Cover expenses related to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies.
- Create a registry of fertility providers in Massachusetts.
- Offer support services for families undergoing fertility treatments.
- Require the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for the program.
Who is affected
- Individuals and couples seeking to conceive.
- Families undergoing fertility treatments.
- Healthcare providers offering fertility services.
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Introduces a state-funded program to address fertility costs, potentially expanding access to treatment.
- Creates a registry of fertility providers, improving transparency and accountability.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jason M. Lewis
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.4550 194th (Current)
An Act relative to modern family building
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4550
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 9/29/2025 | House | New draft of H1190 |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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