HB 618 requires group health benefit plans for state employees and retirees to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, provided certain conditions are met. These include a history of infertility or medical necessity as determined by specific diagnoses, and all IVF procedures must comply with American Society for Reproductive Medicine standards. Coverage applies only to plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026. This bill seeks to address the reproductive healthcare needs of state employees, offering more equitable access to fertility treatments​.