Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections

Rhode Island Sen. Lori Urso sponsored a 2025 bill to add workplace accommodations for menopause-related conditions to state law, reflecting a generational shift in public attitudes. Over 60 menopause-related bills have been introduced nationwide, with 26 states enacting laws since 2019, covering insurance coverage, workplace adjustments, awareness campaigns, and healthcare education.