HB5284 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HUMAN RIGHTS-MENOPAUSE CARE
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Insurance
Hearings
Insurance Hearing May 5 2026 5:00PM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL
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.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 2310/750 new  
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 2310/2310-750 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act. Provides that the purpose of this Act is to improve awareness, understanding, and quality of care for individuals experiencing menopause. Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and make publicly available educational materials about menopause, including symptoms, evidence-based treatment options, and patient rights. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires that any individual or group plan of accident or health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 to provide coverage for medically necessary evaluation and treatment of menopause and perimenopause conditions as determined by a licensed health care provider in accordance with current evidence-based guidelines. Provides that covered treatment includes, but is not limited to: (i) hormone therapy; (ii) non-hormonal therapies for vasomotor symptoms; (iii) medications for menopause-related osteoporosis; or (iv) other treatments as recommended by a licensed health care provider. Allows insurers to voluntarily report menopause-related claims to the Department of Insurance for policy analysis. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to make voluntary educational resources available to support clinicians in providing patient-based care, but participation in these resources is voluntary and is not required for licensure, certification, or professional compliance. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Defines a menopause-related condition to mean perimenopause, menopause, and associated medical or symptomatic conditions that includes, but is not limited to, vasomotor symptoms, sleep disruption, cognitive or mood changes, and osteoporosis-related changes. Provides that for an employer to discriminate in any way or refuse or fail to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee because of a menopause-related condition is a civil rights violation under this Act. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, flexible scheduling or modified work hours; temperature control or climate-adjusted workspace; private spaces for rest or symptom management; remote work options; and light-duty assignments if safe and feasible. Employers must engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with employees who request accommodations under this subsection. Employers must post notices of the rights provided in this subsection and provide them to employees on beginning employment or on request. Provides a severability clause.
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
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 011-007-000
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/17/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/17/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-032-000
4/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Insurance
4/29/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/29/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments