H 2499
An Act pertaining to women’s health at midlife and public, medical and workplace awareness of the transitional stage of menopause and related chronic conditions
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase public, medical, and workplace awareness of menopause and related chronic conditions. It seeks to improve understanding of the transitional stage of menopause and its potential health impacts. The legislation intends to promote better healthcare practices and create a more supportive environment for women experiencing these changes. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the health and well-being of women during midlife.
Key provisions
- Requires public awareness campaigns regarding menopause.
- Encourages medical professionals to educate patients about menopause and related conditions.
- Promotes workplace accommodations for women experiencing menopausal symptoms.
- Supports research into the long-term health effects of menopause.
- Addresses the need for increased access to information and resources related to menopause.
- Facilitates discussion and understanding of the transitional stage of menopause.
- Aims to reduce the stigma associated with menopause.
- Supports the development of guidelines for healthcare providers regarding menopause care.
Who is affected
- Women
- Healthcare providers
- Employers
- Public health officials
- Researchers
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on raising awareness and promoting supportive environments related to menopause.
- It does not directly mandate specific healthcare services or treatments.
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Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Margaret R. Scarsdale
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Bill H.2499 194th (Current)
An Act pertaining to women’s health at midlife and public, medical and workplace awareness of the transitional stage of menopause and related chronic conditions
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2499) of Joan Meschino and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to public, medical and workplace awareness of the transitional stage of menopause and related chronic conditions. Public Health.
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Presenter: Joan Meschino
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.2499
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Friday, November 7, 2025 |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Sunday, December 7, 2025 |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5303 |
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