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FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE
                                     FIRST REGULAR SESSION
                      HOUSE CONCURRENT
                       RESOLUTION NO. 1
                              103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
                             INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MURRAY.

     3333H.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 affects millions of individuals and couples worldwide; and
 9
10          WHEREAS, it is estimated that approximately 1 in 6 couples in the United States
11   experiences infertility, affecting men and women equally; and
12
13           WHEREAS, the emotional, physical, and financial toll of infertility can significantly
14   affect 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, organizations both locally and nationally play a vital role in advocating
24   for those affected by infertility and in providing resources and support; and
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26          WHEREAS, recognizing the last full week in April as Infertility Awareness Week
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 RESOLVED that the members of the House of
31   Representatives of the One Hundred Third General Assembly, First Extraordinary Session of
32   the First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby designate the last full week of
33   April each year as Infertility Awareness Week to increase understanding, provide support, and
34   emphasize the importance of access to care for all affected individuals and families; and
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36          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Governor for his
37   approval or rejection pursuant to the Missouri Constitution.
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