Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1411

Introduced

5/6/25

Refer

5/6/25

Caption

In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for perimenopause and menopause education.

Impact

By formally recognizing and training healthcare professionals on the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, HB1411 is positioned to improve the health outcomes for women experiencing these transitions. Local health providers will have the resources necessary to educate patients effectively, hence promoting a better understanding of women's health issues. The involvement of the Department of Health emphasizes a state-level commitment to addressing this often-overlooked area of healthcare.

Summary

House Bill 1411 aims to enhance women's health education specifically focusing on perimenopause and menopause. The bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to empower the Department of Health to engage with healthcare providers and community health centers, facilitating educational initiatives that inform women about the symptoms and processes related to perimenopause and menopause. This includes the development of both electronic and physical informational materials that would be accessible to women undergoing these life changes.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB1411 appears to be generally supportive, particularly from advocacy groups and health professionals who recognize the need for comprehensive educational resources tailored to women's health. The support reflects a consensus on the importance of empowering women with knowledge about their health during significant biological changes. However, there may be some contention regarding the funding and implementation of such programs, as well as how effectively these educational materials will be disseminated among the diverse populations in Pennsylvania.

Contention

While the bill presents an opportunity for enhanced public health education, potential points of contention could arise regarding the allocation of resources necessary for the education programs. Questions may be raised about the effectiveness of the partnerships formed by the Department of Health and whether the educational materials provided will meet the varied needs of all demographics. Furthermore, the bill's implementation timeline and measuring its success may also be potential areas for discussion and debate in legislative circles.

Latest PA HB1411 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB1118

In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for perimenopause and menopause education.

PA HB1245

In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for pelvic floor dysfunction education.

PA HB1269

In administrative organization, further providing for advisory boards and commissions; and, in powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, establishing the Brain Injury Advisory Board.

PA HB1139

In powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for water bottle filling stations.

PA HB169

In powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for program for sale of used pursuit vehicles.

PA HB337

In powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for menstrual hygiene products in State buildings.

PA HB193

In powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for automated external defibrillators in State buildings.

PA SB1188

In powers and duties of the Department of Public Instruction and its departmental administrative boards and commissions, further providing for collective bargaining.

PA HB2455

In powers and duties of the Department of Public Instruction and its departmental administrative boards and commissions, further providing for collective bargaining.

PA SB681

In administrative organization, further providing for departmental administrative boards, commiss ions, and offices; in organization of departmental administrative boards and commissions and of advisory boards and commissions, further providing for advisory boards and commissions and repealing provisions relating to Environmental Quality Board; in powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and its departmental administrative commission, further providing for seasonal farm labor; in powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Resources, its officers and departmental and advisory boards and commissions, further providing for Environmental Quality Board and for powers of Environmental Quality Board.

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NJ A4642

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PA SB1118

In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for perimenopause and menopause education.

CA AB432

Menopause.

MI SB0718

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