Require Health Coverage for Genetic Testing During IVF
In committee as of Jun 15, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require the city to provide health insurance coverage for genetic testing of embryos during IVF treatments for city employees who aren't in unions. The testing checks embryos for chromosome abnormalities before implantation to help improve pregnancy success rates.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Health
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Laid Over in Committee
Sponsors (1)
Official Description
This bill would require the City to offer health insurance to City employees who are not part of a bargaining unit that includes coverage for pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) which is performed during in vitro fertilization (IVF) to check embryos for abnormalities in the number of chromosomes.