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SJR 52

MENOPAUSE AWARENESS WEEK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Meg Loughran Cappel and 5 co-sponsors

Illinois designates Menopause Awareness Week to increase public recognition and healthcare discussion of menopause-related symptoms and management.

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Bill Summary · SJR 52

Legislative bill overview

SJR 52 establishes an official "Menopause Awareness Week" in Illinois, designating a specific week to increase public recognition and education about menopause. The bill is a commemorative resolution that seeks to highlight the medical and social significance of menopause as a health issue.

Why is this important

Menopause affects approximately half the population and can significantly impact quality of life, yet remains stigmatized and often under-discussed in healthcare and workplace settings. Designating an awareness week can facilitate conversations about symptom management, healthcare access, and workplace accommodations for individuals experiencing menopause.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit debate: Critics may question whether a symbolic resolution justifies legislative time when substantive menopause-related healthcare or workplace protections are not included
  • Awareness vs. action: Supporters might argue the bill should include concrete initiatives (funding, medical training requirements, employer guidelines) rather than symbolic designation alone
  • Healthcare equity: Questions about whether awareness efforts adequately address disparities in menopause care access across different socioeconomic and racial groups

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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