HB5284 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HUMAN RIGHTS-MENOPAUSE CARE
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2310/750 new  
215 ILCS 5/356g.5-5 new  
225 ILCS 60/20  from Ch. 111, par. 4400-20
775 ILCS 5/1-103  from Ch. 68, par. 1-103
775 ILCS 5/2-102  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. Requires the Department of Public Health to create educational materials regarding menopause, including symptoms, treatment options, and patient rights for distribution to the public online. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that on or after January 1, 2028, all individual and group health insurance policies issued, renewed, or amended must provide coverage for medically necessary evaluation and treatment of perimenopause and menopause as determined by a licensed health care provider using evidence-based guidelines. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides if a licensee treats or evaluates patients suffering from menopause-related conditions, 5 hours of the required 50 hours must include continuing education on menopause care, including management of symptoms, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, and bone health. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Defines "menopause-related condition" includes perimenopause, menopause, and associated medical or symptomatic conditions, including, but not limited to, vasomotor symptoms, sleep disruption, cognitive or mood changes, and osteoporosis-related changes. Provides that it is a civil rights violation to unlawfully discriminate because of a menopause-related condition or fail or refuse to provide reasonable accommodations.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
2/06/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
2/06/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/25/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/25/2026HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Judiciary - Civil Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/25/2026HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
3/27/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate