Relating to: perimenopause and menopause education. (FE)
SB 356 requires the state department to partner with healthcare providers (including obstetricians/gynecologists) and community health centers to educate women about perimenopause and menopause symptoms, management, and related issues. The bill mandates creation of informational materials covering symptoms, treatments, biological processes, when to consult a provider, and communication strategies for family/friends. These materials - available electronically and physically - will be distributed through healthcare providers to women identified as experiencing or nearing perimenopause or menopause. The law directly affects women navigating these health transitions by providing standardized, accessible education resources.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 27, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Oct 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Health, Ayes 5, Noes 0
upper
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Hesselbein, Cabral-Guevara, Habush Sinykin, L. Johnson, Keyeski, Larson, Ratcliff, Spreitzer, Wirch and Dassler-Alfheim;
cosponsored by Representatives DeSanto, Vining, Emerson, Bare, Brown, Cruz, DeSmidt, J. Jacobson, Joers, Johnson, Miresse, Ortiz-Velez, Palmeri, Prado, Roe, Snodgrass, Stroud, Tenorio, Udell, Sinicki, Fitzgerald and Haywood
upper
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Wirch
DDemocratic
P
Chris Larson
DDemocratic
P
Dianne Hesselbein
DDemocratic
P
Jodi Habush Sinykin
DDemocratic
P
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
DDemocratic
P
LaTonya Johnson
DDemocratic
P
Mark Spreitzer
DDemocratic
P
Melissa Ratcliff
DDemocratic
P
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
RRepublican
P
Sarah Keyeski
DDemocratic
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