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NY S07495
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
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Establishes a menopause education program by July 1, 2027, requiring the Health Department to create informational materials and distribute public service announcements about menopause symptoms, treatment options, and chronic conditions through various media channels
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Requires the Health Commissioner to submit annual reports beginning January 1, 2028, assessing the menopause education program's effectiveness
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Authorizes the Health Department to create mandatory menopausal health training guidelines for physicians if it determines current training is inadequate, requiring completion within one year of guideline creation and every four years thereafter
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Mandates that medical students and residents complete menopausal health coursework as part of their orientation programs, with exemptions available for practitioners whose practice does not require such training
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Directs the Commissioners of Labor and Health to conduct a workforce impact study and develop workplace best practices regarding menopause, including health insurance coverage, access to healthcare professionals, and cooling rooms, with a report due within two years
Legislative Description
Enacts the menopause awareness improvement act; establishes a menopause education program; establishes course work or training in menopausal health; directs the commissioner of labor to conduct a study on the impact of menopause on the workforce.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7495A
5/1/2026