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AB 547 would create up to $5,000 tax credit for IVF and fertility treatments; supporters share personal stories
Summary
Assemblymember Kevin Tangipa presented AB 547 to provide a tax credit up to $5,000 per year for qualified IVF or fertility treatment expenses; supporters gave personal testimony about costs and emotional toll; the committee referred the bill to suspense for further review.
Assemblymember Kevin Tangipa introduced AB 547 to provide a personal income tax credit of up to $5,000 per year for qualified expenses related to in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments.
Tangipa said the measure would help families facing rising infertility rates and out-of-pocket IVF costs. Courtney Heiner, who testified in support, described multiple IVF rounds, miscarriage and legal and medical fees associated with using a gestational carrier; she testified that her family's total out-of-pocket costs exceeded $88,000. "This tax break would allow families more opportunities to potentially afford IVF," Heiner said.
Supporters included medical professionals and advocacy organizations; no witnesses registered opposition during the hearing. Members asked whether a tax expenditure was the right vehicle versus mandated insurance coverage. The author said the credit was intended as an opening step and noted that even with insurance, out-of-pocket expenses often remain substantial.
Formal action: AB 547 was referred to the committee's suspense file for fiscal review.
