Senate Resolution No. designates April 19-26, 2026, as Infertility Awareness Week, highlighting the significant issue of infertility that affects over one in seven couples, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The resolution acknowledges infertility as a disease, as defined by the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association, and emphasizes that it impacts individuals regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. It also recognizes the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in their family-building efforts and stresses the importance of access to various family-building options, including adoption and medical treatments like in vitro fertilization.

The resolution points out that financial barriers and lack of insurance coverage hinder many individuals in Michigan from accessing necessary fertility care, and it calls attention to the racial and socioeconomic disparities present in this area. By designating this week, the Senate aims to raise awareness about infertility and the obstacles faced by those seeking to build their families, encouraging action and support from the community. The Senate expresses its commitment to join the National Infertility Association and other stakeholders in promoting this important cause.