Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 D cosponsors

HR 287 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Feb. 2, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (14 D).

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Summary

JSGC Study on Perimenopause and Menopause Policies

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

57 added · 73 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HR 287 adds a directive for the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies regarding menopause. This change recognizes the significant economic impact of menopausal symptoms, which cause substantial absenteeism and healthcare costs. By addressing these issues, the bill aims to improve awareness and support for women experiencing menopause in the workplace, ultimately promoting their health and productivity.

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2156 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
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WILLIAMS, CURRY AND GREEN, JULY 18, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, OCTOBER 7, 2025 A RESOLUTION Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers.
WILLIAMS AND CURRY, JULY 18, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JULY 21, 2025 A RESOLUTION Dirstudy and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers.
and WHEREAS, In ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR <-- BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION, IN the United States, approximately 1.3 million women enter menopause annually, with the average age of onset at 51 years of age;
and WHEREAS, In the United States, approximately 1.3 million women enter menopause annually, with the average age of onset at 51 years of age;
and WHEREAS, The ACCORDING TO A MAYO CLINIC STUDY, THE symptoms <-- associated with perimenopause and menopause may result in absenteeism, reduced workplace productivity and increased health care costs, with economic estimates indicating that lost productivity and medical expenses related to these symptoms total approximately $26.6 billion per year nationwide;
and WHEREAS, The symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause may result in absenteeism, reduced workplace productivity and increased health care costs, with economic estimates indicating that lost productivity and medical expenses related to these symptoms total approximately $26.6 billion per year nationwide;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and <-- menopause offered by public and private employers;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers;
REGARDING <-- INFORMATION READILY AVAILABLE RELATED TO PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE;
(1) An examination of existing perimenopause-related and <-- 20250HR0287PN2410 - 2 - menopause-related education and awareness policies in both public and private sector workplaces.
(1) An examination of existing perimenopause-related and menopause-related education and awareness policies in both public and private sector workplaces.
(2) A review of workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause, including policies concerning reasonable accommodations, paid leave and other supports for employees experiencing perimenopause-related and menopause- related symptoms.
20250HR0287PN2156 - 2 - (2) A review of workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause, including policies concerning reasonable accommodations, paid leave and other supports for employees experiencing perimenopause-related and menopause- related symptoms.
(1) CONSULTATION WITH EXPERTS IN PERIMENOPAUSE AND <-- MENOPAUSE FROM VARIOUS FIELDS, INCLUDING MEDICINE AND LAW.
(3) Recommendations for actions that the Department of Human Services, the Department of Health or other appropriate State agencies may implement to support women during the perimenopausal and menopausal life stages.
(2) A REVIEW OF WORKPLACE POLICIES FOR COMMONWEALTH EMPLOYEES RELATED TO SUPPORTS FOR COMMONWEALTH EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING PERIMENOPAUSE-RELATED AND MENOPAUSE-RELATED SYMPTOMS.
(4) Legislative recommendations that the House of Representatives may consider to improve public understanding of and support for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause;
(3) Recommendations for actions AND EDUCATIONAL <-- MATERIALS that the Department of Human Services, the Department of Health, THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY or <-- other appropriate State agencies may implement OR POST ON <-- THEIR PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITES to support women during the perimenopausal and menopausal life stages.
(4) A REVIEW OF LAWS, POLICIES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS <-- PROVIDED BY OTHER STATES.
(4) (5) Legislative recommendations that the House of <-- Representatives may consider to improve public understanding of and support for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause;
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Feb. 2, 2026

  2. Reported as amended, Oct. 7, 2025

  3. Referred to HEALTH, July 21, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 287 do?
JSGC Study on Perimenopause and Menopause Policies
Who sponsors HR 287?
HR 287 is sponsored by BOYD, Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), and MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 287?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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