Illinois could expand infertility care definition to include LGBTQ parents under new proposal

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — A proposal to expand the state’s legal definition of infertility is gaining momentum in the statehouse…

New Bill Could Expand Healthcare For LGBTQ Couples, Singles In Illinois

A new bill in Springfield seeks to expand fertility healthcare for LGBTQ adults and single women. Specifically, it would mean that health insurance providers would have to cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ individuals — not just straight couples. Reset brings on the lawmaker spearheading the effort.

LGBTQ, single prospective parents in Illinois would have access to fertility benefits under proposed law

“This is an anti-discrimination bill,” said Croke, the mother of a 15-month-old son. “Having my child was the best thing that ever happened to me, and the idea of taking that away from someone just because of who they love is cruel.”

Illinois moves to create special charter for digital assets trust | Payments Dive

Illinois angles to get a jump on other states, and an edge in attracting new business, by creating a new special banking charter for digital asset trusts.