The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 56, introduced by a group of Wisconsin senators and representatives, aims to proclaim April 20 to 26, 2025, as National Infertility Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The resolution highlights the significant issue of infertility, which affects one in six individuals according to the World Health Organization, and recognizes it as a disease that impacts both men and women regardless of their background. It emphasizes the importance of access to family-building options, including adoption and medical treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF), while acknowledging the barriers posed by costs and lack of insurance coverage.
Furthermore, the resolution affirms the legal rights of patients with infertility to pursue IVF and other fertility treatments, explicitly rejecting the concept of embryonic or fetal personhood that could hinder access to these services. It calls for raising awareness about infertility and the challenges faced by those in the family-building community, aligning with the efforts of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and other stakeholders. By designating this week, the resolution seeks to promote understanding and support for individuals dealing with infertility in Wisconsin.