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OR HB4155

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lucetta Elmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Health benefit plans for large employers, small employers, and individuals must cover infertility procedures and medications recommended by licensed practitioners, including a minimum of three oocyte retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers

  • Infertility is defined as failure to establish or carry a pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse (6 months for women 35+), or an individual's inability to reproduce without medical intervention

  • Coverage must include storage of reproductive specimens for individuals at risk of infertility due to medical conditions or treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery

  • Oregon Health Authority and Department of Consumer and Business Services must study access to fertility services, including barriers and inequities based on race, gender identity, income, and disability, with a report due by September 15, 2027

  • Requirements apply to Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) and Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) plans, taking effect January 1, 2027; declared an emergency effective upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to infertility.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2026
Health Care2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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