Menopause Advocacy in Women’s Health
“Women deserve real information, trained providers, and support that reflects the lives we are living today. When we speak up, we move this conversation forward for every woman who comes next.”
How to Advocate for Yourself at Home, Your Work, and Your Community
State by State Menopause Legislation and How You Can Take Action
Women deserve a clear path through menopause, not confusion or guesswork. The Menopause Action Plan (MAP) gives you a place to begin and a way to move forward. It brings together everything you need in one spot, from policy updates to language you can use in medical and workplace conversations.
Use this page as your home base for understanding what is happening in your state and how to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office, at work, and in your community.
Get your Menopause Action Plan (MAP)
The MAP answers the question I hear most often. What do I do now? Inside, you will find guidance for talking with your doctor, steps to push for real support at work, ways to bring conversation into your community, access to The (M) Factor films, and simple tools to take action in policy.
Why a Menopause Action Plan
Too many women have been left without information or support. The MAP gives you clear language, proven tools, and practical next steps so you never have to navigate this alone. Below, you will find how menopause policy is starting to shift across the country and where your voice can make a difference.
Download the MAP
What You Can Do in 5 Minutes
You do not need hours to make a difference. A few small steps add up, especially when thousands of women are doing them at the same time. Here are simple actions you can take right now.
Check your state
Scroll to your state in the tracker and see what is moving.
Download the Menopause Action Plan
Use the MAP to guide conversations at the doctor’s office, at work, or in your community.
Email your representative
Copy the template below, add your name and city, and send it.
Share this page
Text it, post it, or send it to a friend or colleague.
Join the email list
Sign up for updates as new legislation moves through your state.
These small actions help shift the conversation, one woman at a time.
What You Can Do Right Now
Advocate for Yourself
Every woman deserves care that is modern and informed. The MAP scripts help you speak with clarity when your concerns are dismissed or overlooked.
Push for Workplace Change
Women in midlife are a critical part of the workforce and deserve policies that reflect real health needs. Support can look like flexible options, clear HR language, and a culture that does not dismiss symptoms.
Take It Into Your Community
Change grows when conversations grow. Host a screening of The (M) Factor, start a menopause circle, partner with local organizations, or use social media to share what is happening in your state.
State by State Menopause Legislation
Menopause legislation is emerging across the country, and each state is moving at its own pace. This tracker gives you a simple way to see what is happening where you live, what lawmakers are considering, and how to read the official bill text.
Below you will find a brief description of each bill and a direct link to the state’s legislative website.
FULL STATE-BY-STATE LIST:
Arizona
H.B. 2734
Creates statewide menopause and perimenopause education materials for both the public and healthcare providers.
Official bill page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83029
Pending.
California
A.B. 360
Begins to shape menopause policy statewide and supports provider education.
Official bill page: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB360
A.B. 432
Strengthens support for menopause care, including training and coverage requirements.
Official bill page: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB432
Partially enacted. California has passed measures evaluating clinician menopause education, with coverage requirements advancing.
Connecticut
H.B. 6593
Creates a menopause education effort through the Department of Public Health.
Official bill page: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB6593&which_year=2025
Pending.
Illinois
H.B. 3006
Requires insurers to cover menopause related hormone therapy and treatment.
Official bill page: http://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3006&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161272&SessionID=114
Passed. Illinois mandates insurance coverage for menopause treatment and officially recognizes Menopause Awareness Week.
Iowa
S.F. 85
Creates a state council to study menopause and recommend improvements.
Official bill page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF85
Pending.
Maine
L.D. 1079
Directs the state to develop menopause education and awareness tools.
Official bill page: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?PID=0&snum=132&paper=SP0423
Passed. Maine enacted legislation to strengthen menopause education for providers.
Massachusetts
H. 2499
Explores midlife women’s health, menopause, and workforce impact.
Official bill page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2499
H.D. 4250
Expands access to perimenopause and menopause treatment.
Official bill page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4250
Pending.
Michigan
H.B. 4790
Adds menopause training to continuing education for physicians.
Official bill page: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4790
H.B. 4791
Creates a statewide menopause awareness program.
Official bill page: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4791
H.B. 4814
Requires insurers to cover menopause treatment.
Official bill page: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4814
H.B. 4815
Adds menopause care to medical assistance plans.
Official bill page: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2025-HB-4815
Pending.
New Jersey
A. 3569
Provides menopause information within healthcare settings.
Official bill page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3569
A. 3576
Requires distribution of menopause informational pamphlets.
Official bill page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3576
A. 3804
Creates an interagency council on menopause.
Official bill page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3804
A. 5278
Requires insurance coverage for menopause treatment.
Official bill page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5278
A. 5309
Allows CME credits for menopause courses.
Official bill page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5309
Pending.
New York
A. 2698
Creates a public hormone therapy and menopause campaign.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A2698
A. 5436-A
Addresses workplace discrimination related to menopause.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5436
A. 5444-A
Requires insurance coverage for menopause treatment.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5444
A. 8542
Creates a statewide menopause awareness initiative.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8542
A. 9000
Directs health department to create menopause information campaign.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A9000
A. 9170
Adds menopause training to licensing requirements.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A9170
S. 1720
Hormone therapy awareness campaign.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S1720
S. 3908
Establishes paid leave for menstrual and menopause symptoms.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S3908
S. 7495
Expands menopause awareness in the state.
Official bill page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7495
Pending.
Oregon
H.B. 3064
Requires state health plans to cover menopause treatment.
Official bill page: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3064
Passed.
Pennsylvania
Menopause Awareness and Education Memo
Preliminary step toward future legislation.
Official page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?chamber=H&SPick=20250&cosponId=42520
Pending.
Rhode Island
H.B. 6161 and S.B. 361
Workplace protections and accommodations for menopause.
Official pages:
http://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2025&bills=6161
http://status.rilegislature.gov/bill_history_report.aspx?year=2025&bills=361
Passed.
Texas
H.B. 3814
Requires plans to cover menopause medications.
Official bill page: http://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3814
H.B. 3961
Creates statewide menopause awareness initiative.
Official bill page: http://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3961
Pending.
Wisconsin
A.B. 381 and S.B. 356
Statewide menopause and perimenopause education.
Official pages:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab381
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb356
Pending.
If you know of new menopause related legislation in your state, email us so we can keep this resource up to date:
How To Email Your Legislators
Template email
My name is [Your Name], and I live in [Your City]. I am reaching out because menopause affects every woman who lives long enough, yet most of us move through it without the information, care, or support we need. That gap has real consequences. It impacts our health, our work, and our families.
I am asking you to support the menopause related bills currently in front of our state legislature. These efforts would help women get accurate information, see trained providers, and feel supported instead of dismissed. It is a practical step toward better health for half the population.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this. Your leadership makes a difference in the everyday lives of women in our state.
[Your Name]
How To Stay Connected
Menopause is finally becoming visible in legislatures across the country. This page will continue to grow as more states introduce and advance bills. Save it. Share it. Stay in touch. Return here anytime you want updated information or want to take action where you live.
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