Bill Sponsor
Illinois House Bill 5284
Session 104th
Human Rights-Menopause Care
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 5, 2026
First Action
Feb 5, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 27, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
5284
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
House Votes (1)
Summary
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 (10)
03/27/2026
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2026
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
03/25/2026
House
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000
03/25/2026
House
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Judiciary - Civil Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
03/25/2026
House
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
02/10/2026
House
Referred to Rules Committee
02/10/2026
House
First Reading
02/06/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
02/06/2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
02/05/2026
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
Sources
Record Created
Mar 2, 2026 5:07:41 PM
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 7:33:45 PM