Policymakers are increasingly recognizing that menopause is more than bothersome symptoms, but a key part of women’s health that is routinely under-treated, under-researched and under-funded.
Where Are You in Your Menopause Journey?
Take Our QuizAs seen above, more than half of all states have introduced at least one piece of menopause-related legislation in the past few years, and nearly 20 new state bills have been introduced in the last couple of months. 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for menopause nationwide!
This recent wave of legislation reflects a growing commitment to women’s health. Policymakers are increasingly recognizing that menopause is more than bothersome symptoms, but a key part of women’s health that is routinely under-treated, under-researched and under-funded.
Follow us on social media for our ‘Spotlight on the States’ series where we explore the menopause policy landscape in each state and share ways you can help advocate for change.
State Menopause Bills *New in 2026
| INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENOPAUSE TREATMENTS | ||||
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Introduced or In Committee |
Partially Passed |
Did Not Pass |
Passed Into Law |
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Died in Committee |
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X |
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Died in Committee |
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July 2024/ Amended 2025 |
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August 2024 |
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Died in Committee |
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June 2024 |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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January 2026 |
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X |
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X |
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August 2025 |
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X |
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X |
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Died in committee |
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March 2026 |
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April 2026 |
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July 2025 |
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| MENOPAUSE EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AND CLINICIANS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Introduced or In Committee |
Partially Passed |
Did Not Pass |
Passed Into Law |
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Died in committee |
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Died in committee |
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Died in committee |
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June 2026 |
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Died in Committee |
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X |
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July 2025 |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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December 2025 |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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|
X |
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Vetoed by Governor |
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X |
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X |
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Died in committee |
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Died in Committee |
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| WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Introduced or In Committee |
Partially Passed |
Did Not Pass |
Passed into Law |
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June 2026 |
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X |
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X |
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Died in Committee |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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June 2025 |
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Vetoed by Governor |
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| AWARENESS EVENTS FOR PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Introduced or In Committee |
Partially Passed |
Did Not Pass |
Passed into Law |
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May 2025 |
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Vetoed by Governor |
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October 2025 |
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| OMNIBUS BILLS (MORE THAN ONE TOPIC)/TASK FORCE | ||||
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Introduced or In Committee |
Partially Passed |
Did Not Pass |
Passed |
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|
X |
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Vetoed by Governor |
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X |
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|
X |
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|
X |
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Maryland SB892/HB1121* |
April 2026 |
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April 2026 |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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April 2025 |
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