Fertility Care Advocacy in North Dakota
Dr. Tara Harding recently voiced her support for House Bill 1282, a proposed measure that would expand fertility treatment coverage for public employees in North Dakota. Speaking alongside other advocates at the state capitol, Dr. Harding emphasized the need for comprehensive care—from basic oral medications to advanced procedures like IVF—noting that many hopeful parents are denied even the most fundamental support. The bill would provide coverage for three cycles of insemination and up to five years of embryo cryopreservation, addressing a critical gap in access to reproductive healthcare. If passed, the legislation is estimated to raise health insurance premiums by just 0.05%.

Speaking Out Against House Bill 1373
Dr. Tara Harding recently spoke out against House Bill 1373, a proposed law in North Dakota that would redefine the term “human being” to include unborn children from the moment of fertilization. While the bill claims not to address IVF directly, Dr. Harding warns that its vague language could have serious consequences for fertility care—potentially criminalizing common practices like handling or discarding nonviable embryos. As a fertility coach and president of Everlasting Hope, Dr. Harding emphasized that this bill would create dangerous barriers to care, adding emotional, legal, and financial burdens to families already navigating the complexities of infertility. The bill is currently under review by the House Human Services Committee.