Bill > A09170

This bill requires physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, medical residents, and physician assistant students to complete course work or training in menopausal health every four years, starting by July 1, 2026. The training must cover the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and potential mental health impacts. Professionals must document their completion of this training to the department of health. The bill allows for exemptions in cases where the professional can demonstrate that their practice does not require such training or they have completed equivalent training. The legislation also amends existing education law to include menopausal health as a potential mandatory continuing education topic for social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychoanalysts, and creative arts therapists. The goal is to ensure healthcare professionals are well-informed about menopausal health and can provide comprehensive care to patients experiencing this significant life stage. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9170