SB3688 - 104th General Assembly
MENOPAUSE THERAPY & EDUCATION
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel - Robert Peters, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Christopher Belt and Doris TurnerStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 5/356z.88 new
225 ILCS 60/20from Ch. 111, par. 4400-20
225 ILCS 65/65-60was 225 ILCS 65/15-45
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance issued or renewed in this State from imposing prior authorization or step therapy requirements on menopause therapy under specified conditions. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 to establish provisions concerning continuing education on perimenopause and menopause recognition and management for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Insurance |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt |
| 2/27/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters |
| 2/27/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner |
| 3/02/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel |
| 3/02/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/03/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments |
