2013 State Advocacy Efforts
RESOLVE works with advocacy volunteers to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders. In 2013, RESOLVE anticipates that there will be legislation introduced in every state that could negatively impact access to family building options. Find out what is happening in your state. Several states are in the process of approving ballot initiatives for Personhood. Read more about these proposed ballot initiatives and Personhood.
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State: Mississippi Bill Number: HCR 14
Added: January 16, 2013
- Short Description of Bill: A so-called "personhood" bill to give legal rights to newly fertilized microscopic embryos (i.e., when life begins). This bill would amend the State of Mississippi’s Constitution.
- Does RESOLVE support or oppose this Bill: RESOLVE opposes this bill.
- Current status of the Bill in the legislative process: The bill has been referred to the House Constitution Committee.
- Link to Bill: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2013/pdf/history/HC/HC0014.xml
- Local Volunteer Needs: If you are interested in testifying or providing outreach to your Mississippi legislators on this bill, please contact RESOLVE at info@resolve.org.
- READ RESOLVE’s Personhood Policy:
- Parents Against Personhood
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State: New Jersey Bill Number: S2421
Added: January 16, 2013
- Short Description of Bill: Expands coverage for infertility under certain health insurance plans to women who are not currently covered.
- Does RESOLVE support or oppose this Bill: RESOLVE supports this bill.
- Current status of the Bill in the legislative process: The bill was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.
- Link to Bill: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp
- Local Volunteer Needs: If you are interested in testifying or providing outreach to your New Jersey legislators on this bill, please contact RESOLVE at info@resolve.org.
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State: Oklahoma Bill Number: House Bill 1029 (HB1029)
Added: January 16, 2013
- Short Description of Bill: A so-called "personhood" ballot to give legal rights to newly fertilized microscopic embryos (i.e., when life begins).
- Does RESOLVE support or oppose this Bill: RESOLVE opposes this bill.
- Current status of the Bill in the legislative process: The bill was introduced and posted as of January 14, 2013.
- Link to Bill: http://oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB1029
- Local Volunteer Needs: If you are interested in testifying or providing outreach to your Oklahoma legislators on this bill, please contact RESOLVE at info@resolve.org.
- READ RESOLVE’s Personhood Policy:
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