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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for accessing fertility treatments in Arizona by defining key terms and outlining rights for individuals, healthcare providers, and insurers. The bill defines "fertility treatment" broadly to include preservation of reproductive genetic material, artificial insemination, assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization, genetic testing of embryos, fertility medications, gamete donation, and related services. It guarantees individuals the right to access fertility treatments without unreasonable limitations, continue ongoing treatments, and retain full rights over their reproductive genetic materials. Healthcare providers are explicitly permitted to perform fertility treatments and provide evidence-based information within their professional scope, and health insurers are granted the right to cover such treatments. The bill requires the Department of Health Services and relevant health profession regulatory boards to develop rules implementing these provisions, and provides a one-year exemption from standard rulemaking requirements to facilitate the process. By creating these protections, the bill aims to ensure comprehensive and accessible fertility treatment options for Arizona residents.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82844