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SECOND REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 28
103RD GENERAL ASSEMBL Y
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENT A TIVE MURRA Y .
6595H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk
AN ACT
Relating to infertility awareness week.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
WHEREAS, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine,
2 infertility is defined as a disease, condition, or status characterized by the inability to
3 achieve a successful pregnancy based on a patient's medical, sexual, and reproductive history ,
4 age, physical findings, diagnostic testing, or any combination thereof; the need for medical
5 intervention to achieve a successful pregnancy either as an individual or with a partner; or the
6 inability to conceive or sustain a successful pregnancy after 12 months of regular , unprotected
7 sexual intercourse for women under 35 years of age, or 6 months for women 35 years and
8 older; and af fects millions of individuals and couples worldwide; and
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10 WHEREAS, it is estimated that approximately 1 in 6 couples in the United States
11 experiences infertility , af fecting men and women equally; and
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13 WHEREAS, the emotional, physical, and financial toll of infertility can significantly
14 af fect the mental health and well-being of individuals and families; and
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16 WHEREAS, raising awareness about infertility helps to reduce stigma, foster
17 understanding, and promote equitable access to fertility treatments and family-building
18 options; and
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20 WHEREAS, research and education on infertility , as well as advances in medical
21 treatment, remain critical to supporting individuals and couples facing infertility; and
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23 WHEREAS, or ganizations both locally and nationally play a vital role in advocating
24 for those af fected by infertility and in providing resources and support; and
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26 WHEREAS, recognizing the last full week in April as Infertility A wareness W eek
27 provides an opportunity to educate the public, support those navigating infertility , and
28 encourage policymakers to address barriers to care and treatment:
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30 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the members of the House of
31 Representatives of the One Hundred Third General Assembly , Second Regular Session, the
32 Senate concurring therein, hereby designate the last full week of April each year as Infertility
33 A wareness W eek to increase understanding, provide support, and emphasize the importance
34 of access to care for all af fected individuals and families; and
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36 BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED that this resolution be sent to the Governor for his
37 approval or rejection pursuant to the Missouri Constitution.
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