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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning implicit bias awareness training, provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, a course covering the topics of perimenopause and menopause may count toward the requirement that a health care professional who has continuing education requirements complete at least a one-hour course in training on implicit bias awareness per renewal period. Defines "menopause" and "perimenopause". Effective January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, amends Illinois law to allow licensed health care professionals to count a course on perimenopause and menopause towards their mandatory one-hour implicit bias awareness training requirement per renewal period. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions. Perimenopause is defined as the period of time when menstrual cycles begin to change and other menopause-related symptoms appear, lasting until one year after menopause, while menopause is defined as the time when ovaries stop producing estrogen and menstrual periods cease. This change aims to broaden the scope of acceptable training for healthcare providers, particularly those who may encounter patients experiencing these life stages.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Licensed Activities Committee Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 400) (on 02/25/2026)
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