North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 910 — Expanding Insurance Coverage/Fertility Care.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Bill 910 adds specific language emphasizing the importance of fertility preservation techniques and improving access to health services for LGBTQ+ individuals. These changes aim to ensure that healthcare providers are better equipped to support underrepresented groups, helping to address disparities in fertility treatment access. This is significant because it acknowledges the unique challenges faced by these communities and promotes inclusivity in healthcare.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 29, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 910 Short Title:
910 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15401-MRa-144 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO FERTILITY CARE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 30, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO FERTILITY CARE.
and Whereas, fertility preservation techniques, such as gamete or tissue cryopreservation, are recommended for individuals at risk of infertility and medical associations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend timely referral for fertility preservation when medical treatment may affect future reproductive health;
and Whereas, fertilitypreservation techniques, such as gamete or tissue cryopreservation, are recommended for individuals at risk of infertility and medical associations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend timely referral for fertility preservation when medical treatment may affect future reproductive health;
and Whereas, insurance coverage for fertility treatment and preservation supports early, medically appropriate intervention, reduces high-risk pregnancy complications linked with *DRS15401-MRa-144* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 multiple embryo transfers, and can lower long-term healthcare costs associated with preterm births and neonatal care;
and Whereas, insurance coverage for fertility treatment and preservation supports early, medically appropriate intervention, reduces high-risk pregnancy complications linked with *S910-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 multiple embryo transfers, and can lower long-term healthcare costs associated with preterm births and neonatal care;
The inability to establish a pregnancy after regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for a period of no more than 12 months for an intended gestational parent under the age of 35 or of no more than six months for an intended gestational parent who is 35 years of age or older.
The inabilityto establish a pregnancyafter regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for a period of no more than 12 months for an intended gestational parent under the age of 35 or of no more than six months for an intended gestational parent who is 35 years of age or older.
Page 2 DRS15401-MRa-144 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (6) Standard fertility preservation services.
Page 2 Senate Bill 910-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (6) Standard fertility preservation services.
(b) A health benefit plan that provides any pregnancy-related benefit shall provide coverage for any covered individual diagnosed with infertility that includes fertility diagnostic care and fertility treatment performedby anylicensedhealthcareprovideractingwithin thescope of practice of the provider's license.
(b) A health benefit plan that provides any pregnancy-related benefit shall provide coverage for any covered individual diagnosed with infertility that includes fertility diagnostic care and fertilitytreatment performedbyanylicensedhealthcareprovideractingwithin thescope of practice of the provider's license.
(6) Different limitations on coverage for, the provisions of different benefits to, or different requirements on a class of individuals on account of age, ancestry, DRS15401-MRa-144 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 color,disability,ethnicity,gender identity,genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
(6) Different limitations on coverage for, the provisions of different benefits to, or different requirements on a class of individuals on account of age, ancestry, Senate Bill 910-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 color,disability, ethnicity,gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Thefollowing provisionsofChapter58oftheGeneral Statutesapply to theStateHealthPlan:
Thefollowingprovisions ofChapter58oftheGeneral Statutesapplyto the StateHealthPlan:
(2) Improving access to services for lesbian,gay,bisexual, transgender, andqueer individuals.
(2) Improving access to services for lesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, andqueer individuals.
Page 4 DRS15401-MRa-144 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) Upon request, the Board shall grant approval to continuing education programs upon a finding that the program offers an educational experience designed to enhance the practice of nursing.
Page 4 Senate Bill 910-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) Upon request, the Board shall grant approval to continuing education programs upon a finding that the program offers an educational experience designed to enhance the practice of nursing.
In developing theeducationtraining module,theBoard shall consult experts in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer family building, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.
In developing theeducationtraining module,the Boardshall consult experts in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer family building, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.
(2) Improving access to services forlesbian,gay,bisexual, transgender, andqueer individuals.
(2) Improving access to services forlesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, andqueer individuals.
(2) Improving access to services forlesbian,gay,bisexual, transgender, andqueer individuals.
(2) Improving access to services forlesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, andqueer individuals.
In establishing and operating the hub funded by this section, the Department of DRS15401-MRa-144 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Health and Human Services shall partner with healthcare providers, local health departments, community health centers, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that at least all of the following information is available through the fertility care resource hub:
In establishing and operating the hub funded by this section, the Department of Senate Bill 910-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Health and Human Services shall partner with healthcare providers, local health departments, community health centers, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that at least all of the following information is available through the fertility care resource hub:
STUDY ON FAMILY PLANNING RESOURCES, BENEFITS, AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DISPARITIES IN ACCESSING FERTILITY CARE SECTION 4.2.(a) There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Central Management and Support, Office of Health Equity (the Office), the sum of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to conduct a study on the affordability, accessibility, and practicality of the resources, benefits, and services available to individuals in underrepresented groups experiencing disparities in accessing fertility care when seeking to expand their families, including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
STUDY ON FAMILY PLANNING RESOURCES, BENEFITS, AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DISPARITIES IN ACCESSING FERTILITY CARE SECTION 4.2.(a) There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Central Management and Support, Office of Health Equity (the Office), the sum of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to conduct a study on the affordability, accessibility, and practicality of the resources, benefits, and services available to individuals in underrepresented groups experiencing disparities in accessing fertility care when seeking to expand their families, including individuals who identifyas lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
(6) Make recommendations to improve the resources, benefits, and services availableto individuals in underrepresentedgroups experiencing disparitiesin accessing fertility care, with respect to parentage, including, but not limited to, adoption, surrogacy, and assistive reproductive technology.
(6) Make recommendations to improve the resources, benefits, and services availableto individuals in underrepresented groups experiencing disparitiesin accessing fertility care, with respect to parentage, including, but not limited to, adoption, surrogacy, and assistive reproductive technology.
Page 6 DRS15401-MRa-144 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 4.2.(b) At the conclusion of the study, the Office shall develop recommendations for improving access to resources, benefits, and services for individuals in underrepresented groups experiencing disparities in accessing fertility care as they seek to expand their families.
Page 6 Senate Bill 910-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 4.2.(b) At the conclusion of the study, the Office shall develop recommendations for improving access to resources, benefits, and services for individuals in underrepresented groups experiencing disparities in accessing fertility care as they seek to expand their families.
The term "health care provider" includes (i) an agent or employee of a health care facility that is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services, (ii) the officers and directors of a health care DRS15401-MRa-144 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 facility, and (iii) an agent or employee of a health care provider who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services.
The term "health care provider" includes (i) an agent or employee of a health care facility that is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services, (ii) the officers and directors of a health care Senate Bill 910-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 facility, and (iii) an agent or employee of a health care provider who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

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  4. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

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Not signed on (171)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 910?
SB 910 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Jonah Garson (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 910?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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