On June 27, 2023, Representative Adam B. Schiff presented the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act (the “Act”) to the United States House of Representatives. The Act intends to expand access to reproductive care by making assisted reproduction a tax deductible medical expense. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews … [Read more...] about Proposed Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act to Modernize the Federal Tax Code to Assist Individuals Seeking ART Services
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Celebrating World IVF Day
Every year on July 25th, World IVF Day is observed to recognize the advances made in fertility medicine since the birth of Louise Brown, who was the first human born after conception by in vitro fertilization (IVF). KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., has been following the latest legislation impacting IVF and alternative reproductive technology (ART) … [Read more...] about Celebrating World IVF Day
Federal Bipartisan Bill Proposed to Increase Insurance Coverage for Infertility Services
On June 25, 2024, a bipartisan group of Representatives introduced a bill to the United States House of Representatives proposing that the Helping to Optimize Patients’ Experience (HOPE) with Fertility Services Act (the “Act”) be passed. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., outlines the proposed bill’s key … [Read more...] about Federal Bipartisan Bill Proposed to Increase Insurance Coverage for Infertility Services
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey Proposes Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act
Last September, Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (PA) and Kevin Cramer (ND) introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act (the “Act”) to the United States Senate, and Representative Danny K. Davis (IL) introduced the Act to the United States House of Representatives. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey Proposes Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act
Federal Law Proposed to Expand Veterans’ Access to Infertility Treatment
The Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2023 (the “Act”) was introduced by Representative Julia Brownley (CA-26) to the United States House of Representatives on January 26, 2023, and has since gained the support of other representatives and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice … [Read more...] about Federal Law Proposed to Expand Veterans’ Access to Infertility Treatment
Act 23 of 2024: Pennsylvania Law Reforms Administrative Procedures to Protect Children
On June 10, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1018, making it Act 23 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act will increase protections for child victims and witnesses in agency administrative proceedings. Senator Timothy P. Kearney sponsored Act 23, stating that it will “fix a serious oversight in our state agency administrative procedure that allows child abusers to confront and … [Read more...] about Act 23 of 2024: Pennsylvania Law Reforms Administrative Procedures to Protect Children
