SR 274
A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Infertility Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This resolution officially recognizes the week of April 19-25, 2026, as National Infertility Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the prevalence of infertility, its impact on individuals and couples, and the importance of raising awareness and reducing stigma surrounding the issue. It also acknowledges the efforts of organizations like RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of April 19-25, 2026, as National Infertility Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges that one in eight couples experience infertility.
- States that male infertility contributes to approximately 50% of infertility cases.
- Highlights the psychological and emotional distress associated with infertility.
- Mentions common fertility treatments such as IVF and IUI.
- Emphasizes the importance of awareness and education in removing barriers to care.
- Recognizes the role of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.
- Calls for increased empathy and understanding within the infertility and family-building community.
Who is affected
- Individuals and couples experiencing infertility.
- Families affected by infertility.
- Health care professionals.
- Members of the infertility and family-building community.
- Pennsylvania residents
Notable changes
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours