Florida H161: Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause on Women's Health

What the bill says

An act relating to the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women's health; creating s. 381.995, F.S.; requiring the Department of Health to establish a perimenopause and menopause policy workgroup; providing requirements for the workgroup; requiring the department, in collaboration with others, to develop and make publicly available information relating to perimenopause and menopause; providing requirements for such information; providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, October 14, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women's health; creating s. 381.995, F.S.; requiring the Department of Health to establish a perimenopause and menopause policy workgroup; providing requirements for the workgroup; requiring the department, in collaboration with others, to develop and make publicly available information relating to perimenopause and menopause; providing requirements for such information; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 381.995, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 381.995 Perimenopause and menopause workgroup and information.-- (1)(a) The Department of Health shall establish a perimenopause and menopause policy workgroup. The workgroup shall: 1. Develop key messages relating to perimenopause and menopause. 2. Set initiative priorities. 3. Ensure, in conjunction with diversity and health equity words underlined are additions. hb161-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 161 2026 stakeholders, that initiatives are representative of diverse communities of women and that the messaging resonates, is culturally appropriate, and is delivered by trusted messengers. 4. Create a coordinated communications strategy to focus on multiple audiences and use a variety of communications tools to reach: a. Women and men of all ages. b. Employers. c. Medical providers. 5. Consider dissemination points for information including, but not limited to, personal trainers, yoga instructors, hairdressers, religious meeting places, and community …

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Sponsors

• Hinson (D, 21) · primary sponsor
• Hinson, Yvonne (D, HD-021) · primary sponsor
• Berfield, Kimberly (R, HD-058)
• Campbell, Daryl (D, HD-099)
• Cross, Lindsay (D, HD-060)
• Eskamani, Anna (D, HD-042)
• Woodson, Marie (D, HD-105)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
2. January 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3. October 21, 2025: Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
4. October 21, 2025: Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
5. October 21, 2025: Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
6. October 21, 2025: Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
7. October 14, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is H161?

H161 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause on Women's Health.

What does H161 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women's health; creating s. 381.995, F.S.; requiring the Department of Health to establish a perimenopause and menopause policy workgroup; providing requirements for the workgroup; requiring the department, in collaboration with others, to develop and make publicly available information relating to perimenopause and menopause; providing requirements for such information; providing an effective date.

What is the status of H161?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H161?

Hinson (D, 21), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H161?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/161