The Access to Family Building Act would establish a federal right for individuals to access assisted reproductive technology (fertility treatments) without unreasonable restrictions, and for healthcare providers to offer these services without excessive burdens. The bill prohibits states and localities from enacting limitations on fertility treatment that are more restrictive than those placed on comparable medical procedures or that don't meaningfully advance safety or health. Individuals, healthcare providers, and the federal Attorney General could sue to enforce these rights, with courts awarding attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs. The bill would supersede most conflicting state and federal laws, though it preserves states' ability to enforce legitimate health and safety regulations and does not require insurance companies to cover fertility treatments. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would have one year after enactment to issue implementing regulations.
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