Bill > S0190

This bill requires the Florida Department of Health to establish a perimenopause and menopause policy workgroup composed of healthcare providers, women who have experienced perimenopause or menopause, advocates, and other interested parties. The workgroup's key responsibilities include developing messages about perimenopause and menopause, setting initiative priorities, ensuring culturally appropriate messaging for diverse communities, creating a communications strategy targeting women, men, employers, and medical providers, and supporting efforts to communicate the science of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Additionally, the Department of Health must develop and publicly publish online resources about perimenopause and menopause, including accurate scientific information about symptoms and treatment options, health risks associated with reduced estrogen production, a downloadable preventive care checklist for clinician visits, and educational content adapted from existing materials by patient advocacy organizations and women's health offices. The bill aims to improve public understanding and awareness of women's health during midlife transitions and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/190