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PA HR235

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer O'Mara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates July 25, 2025, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania to recognize advancements in fertility medicine
  • Commemorates the date of the first successful IVF birth on July 25, 1978, which has led to more than 10 million IVF births worldwide
  • Acknowledges that roughly 2% of all U.S. births annually result from IVF, with over 500,000 new IVF births occurring globally each year
  • Recognizes the role of embryologists in monitoring fertilized eggs and performing genetic testing to identify potential disorders
  • Notes that each IVF cycle costs on average more than $15,000 and carries health risks including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and pregnancy complications

Legislative Description

Recognizing July 25, 2025, as "World IVF Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Adopted (192-11)

6/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Health5/13/2025

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