Chandler, a military spouse, recently got pregnant through in vitro fertilization, but had to shoulder high out-of-pocket costs because it was not covered through the Defense Department’s insurance plan.

The Southern Baptist Convention will be held this June in Indianapolis. Last year, delegates gathered in New Orleans.

Senator Tammy Duckworth, Democrat of Illinois, effectively dared Republicans to oppose the measure, highlighting their past support for a bill that could restrict fertility treatments.

Supporters of “Fight for Alabama Families” gathered at the State House in Montgomery on Wednesday to protest the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos should be considered children.