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NY S08866
NY S08866Establishes "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act"; relates to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to the definition of infertility and health insurance coverage for in-vitro fertilization
AI Summary
This bill, known as "The Equity in Fertility Treatment Act," expands the definition of infertility to include a person's inability to reproduce without medical intervention or a physician's findings based on medical history, age, or testing, and mandates that large group health insurance policies provide coverage for three completed oocyte retrievals (egg retrievals) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, including unlimited embryo transfers from fresh or frozen eggs or embryos, following guidelines for single embryo transfer when medically appropriate, and prohibits denial of coverage based on participation in fertility services provided by or to a third party.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to insurance (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8866 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08866&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08866 |
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