HR 287 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers.

This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers in the state. It does not create new laws but requires the Commission to research existing policies and issue a report on findings. The study will focus on how employers support employees during these health transitions, directly affecting both public and private employers. The resolution is procedural, aiming to inform future policy decisions through a formal report.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

Jul 2025

House Passage

Oct 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jul 21, 2025 Last action Feb 2, 2026

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Printer's No. PN2156 → Printer's No. PN2410 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand the scope of the required study by adding specific requirements for consulting medical and legal experts, reviewing laws from other states, and including the Department of Labor and Industry. The resolution's purpose was also clarified to focus on information readily available regarding these health issues. These changes broaden the study's mandate to include comparative analysis and expert input, potentially leading to more comprehensive recommendations for workplace policies.

Scope change

The study's scope was expanded to include consultation with experts, a review of other states' laws, and the inclusion of the Department of Labor and Industry, moving beyond a general examination of existing policies.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for the study to consult with experts in perimenopause and menopause from fields like medicine and law.

Added a requirement to review laws, policies, and educational materials provided by other states.

Added the Department of Labor and Industry as an agency that may implement actions or post educational materials.

Modified the resolution's purpose to specifically address information readily available related to perimenopause and menopause.

Removed a clause calling for a review of workplace policies related to reasonable accommodations and paid leave, which was replaced by the new comparative and expert review requirements.

Floor votes · House Oct 7, 2025

How they voted

26–0

Passed

Total votes 26

Oct 7, 2025

D Democratic14

14 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican12

12 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Oct 7, 2025

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (26-0)

house

Oct 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Jul 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to Health

lower

1 primary · 14 co-sponsors