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2026 State Summary of Menopause Bills

2026 State Summary of Menopause Bills

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.

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As 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

Introduced or In Committee

Partially Passed

Did Not Pass

Passed Into Law

Colorado HB 26-1122*



X


Georgia HB988*

X




Illinois HB 5295




July 2024

Amended 2025

Louisiana HB392




June 2024

Maryland HB 1435*

X




Massachusetts 4838

X




Michigan HB 4814

X




Michigan HB 4815 

X




Missouri SB 1569*

X




New Jersey AB 5278/S4148




January 2026

New York AB 5444

X




Ohio HB 767*

X




Oregon HB 3064




August 2025

Pennsylvania HB 1345 

X




Pennsylvania 

HB 1346/SB1122

X

 

 

 

Texas HB 3814

 

 

Died in committee

 

Utah HCR010*


X



Virginia SB 790*


X



Washington HB1971

 

 

 

July 2025



MENOPAUSE EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AND CLINICIANS

Introduced or In Committee

Partially Passed

Did Not Pass

Passed Into Law

Arizona HB 2734*

 

 

Died in committee

 

California AB 360


 

Died in committee

 

Connecticut AB 6593

 

 

Died in committee

 

Connecticut HB05389*

X




Florida SL 09190/HB 161

X




Maryland SB 892*

X




Maine LD 1079

 

 

 

July 2025

Michigan H4791 


X



Michigan HB 4790 


X



New Jersey A5309


 

 

December 2025 

New York A9000 

X




New York A9170

X




New York HB9304/S8543

X




New York S1720

 


Vetoed by Governor 

 

New York S8894*

X




Pennsylvania HB 1411/S 1118

X

 

 

 

Texas HB 3961

 

 

Died in committee

 

Wisconsin SB 356

X

 

 

 



WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

Introduced or In Committee

Partially Passed

Did Not Pass

Passed into Law

Connecticut SB 353*

X




Maryland HB536*


X



New Jersey SB 4197

X

 

 

 

New York S 9247/AB 10296*

X




New York AB 5436

X




New York AB 01940

X




Pennsylvania HB 2135*

X




Rhode Island S 0361


 

 

June 2025 

Virginia HB 1173*


X



Virginia SB 258*


X





AWARENESS EVENTS FOR PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE

Introduced or In Committee

Partially Passed

Did Not Pass

Passed into Law

Illinois SJR0025 




May 2025

Nevada SB 297

 

 

Vetoed by Governor

 

Pennsylvania HR262




October 2025



OMNIBUS BILLS (MORE THAN ONE TOPIC)

Introduced or In Committee

Partially Passed

Did Not Pass

Passed

Arizona HB2929

X




California AB 432



Vetoed by Governor 

 

Illinois HB 5284*

X




Illinois SB3688*

X




Louisiana HB944*

X




Maryland HB 1365*

X




Massachusetts H 2499

X

 

 

 

Massachusetts 4838





New York S7495/AB 8572

X

 

 

 

North Carolina S522

X




Washington SR 8657




April 2025

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