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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
06/01/2025
06/01/2025
Crossed Over
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Passed
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
Dead
Vetoed
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
83rd Legislature (2025)
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to health care; prohibiting a governmental entity from substantially burdening certain activity relating to assisted reproduction under certain circumstances; authorizing a person whose engagement in such activity has been so burdened to assert the violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding; authorizing a court to award damages against a governmental entity that substantially burdens such activity in certain circumstances; providing certain immunity from civil and criminal liability and administrative sanctions for certain persons and entities involved in the provision of assisted reproduction; providing that a fertilized egg or human embryo that exists before implantation in a human uterus is not a person for legal purposes; requiring certain health insurers to authorize a pregnant person to enroll in a health plan during a specified period; requiring certain public and private health insurers to provide certain coverage for the treatment of infertility and fertility preservation; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
AI Summary
This bill makes comprehensive revisions to Nevada's reproductive health care laws, focusing on protecting and expanding access to assisted reproduction and fertility services. The bill establishes several key provisions: it prohibits governmental entities from substantially burdening access to assisted reproduction services, defines specific protections for individuals and healthcare providers, and requires various health insurance providers to cover infertility treatments and fertility preservation services. Specifically, the bill mandates that health insurers provide coverage for procedures like oocyte retrievals and embryo transfers, as well as fertility preservation services for individuals with medical conditions that may cause infertility. The legislation also requires health plans to allow pregnant individuals to enroll in coverage during special enrollment periods without additional fees or penalties. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a fertilized egg or human embryo existing before uterine implantation is not legally considered a person. The bill applies to various types of health insurance plans, including group, individual, and managed care plans, with some exceptions for religious organizations and certain employee benefit plans. These provisions aim to improve reproductive healthcare access and support for individuals seeking fertility treatments.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Nicole Cannizzaro (D)*,
Marilyn Dondero Loop (D)*,
Rochelle Nguyen (D)*,
Julie Pazina (D)*,
Melanie Scheible (D)*,
Michelee Cruz-Crawford (D),
Skip Daly (D),
Fabian Donate (D),
Edgar Flores (D),
Roberta Lange (D),
Dina Neal (D),
James Ohrenschall (D),
Angela Taylor (D),
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor. (Return to 84th Session.) (on 06/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12292/Overview |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB217_EN.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB217_R2.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 757 | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/Amendments/A_SB217_R1_757.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB217_R1.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 219 | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/Amendments/A_SB217_219.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB217.pdf |
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