Menopause Workplace Laws Are Spreading. Is Your Organization Ready?

The Menopause Education Center’s comprehensive legislative report tracks every enacted law, active bill, and emerging policy across all 50 states, municipalities, and the federal government, updated through September 18, 2026.

As of September 2026, menopause-related legislation has been introduced in more than 25 states, one city, and Congress. Twelve states and the City of Philadelphia have enacted laws covering workplace accommodations, insurance coverage, and provider education. Eight federal measures are active, and more than 40 menopause-related bills are moving through nine state legislatures.

Rhode Island’s 2025 law was the first state statute to require reasonable workplace accommodations for menopause. Illinois followed in August 2026 with the Menopause Equity and Care Act, which names flexible schedules and climate-adjusted workspaces as reasonable accommodations for menopause-related conditions. Philadelphia now prohibits discrimination based on perimenopause and menopause and requires employers to accommodate symptoms that substantially interfere with work. The Illinois and Philadelphia requirements both take effect January 1, 2027. In Washington, an executive order directs state agencies to strengthen their accommodation policies and develop guidance any employer can use.

More is coming. California’s AB 1940, which would add menopause to the state’s employment discrimination protections, awaits the Governor’s decision. Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania all have active workplace bills. In Congress, the Menopausal Workers’ Fairness Act would require employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations nationwide.

Our September 2026 report gives HR and benefits leaders a current view of where menopause legislation stands and what’s coming next. But knowing what the law says is only the first step. The next is understanding what it means for your policies, managers, and benefits, and where your organization may need to get ahead.

Download the report below, then book your free 30-minute Workplace Menopause Audit with our team to see where your organization stands and what to prioritize next.

What the report covers: Enacted state and municipal laws (2024–2026), executive orders, state budget appropriations, adopted resolutions, active and stalled federal and state legislation, gubernatorial proclamations, states to watch, policy resources, and a full research methodology.