DelawareDelaware lawmakers ask agency for statewide menopause workplace education plan
Delaware lawmakers have asked the state's human resources agency to report a menopause education plan for public and private workplaces by June 30, 2027.
What it does
Delaware's human resources agency is asked to give two legislative committees a statewide menopause education plan by June 30, 2027. The plan would support public and private organizations.
Argument forA statewide plan could help workplaces understand menopause and help workers find available support.
Argument againstAn education plan might raise awareness without giving workers practical help, such as flexible schedules, when symptoms affect their jobs.
More detail
The adopted resolution asks Delaware's Department of Human Resources to prepare and report a statewide menopause education plan. The plan is meant to support public and private organizations and improve understanding of menopause's impact on Delaware workers. The department is asked to send the report to the Senate Health and Social Services Committee and the House Health & Human Development Committee. The requested report is due no later than June 30, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 23Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 18Passed By House. Votes: 41 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 17Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 Favorable, 2 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 10Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in HouseIntroduced
- Jun 23Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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