Policy Project Drafts Utah Menopause Care Bill

The Policy Project is preparing legislation for Utah's 2027 session to improve menopause care across the state.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Women’s Health

Clean editorial illustration of a geometric state capitol dome in deep red and cream against a high-desert sky, with a small stack of folders at its base. — The Policy Project is drafting Utah legislation to expand menopause care through provider training, state-funded research, and a statewide resource hub for the 2027 session. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Policy Project is drafting menopause care legislation for Utah's 2027 legislative session, with a focus on provider training, Utah-specific research and a state-hosted resource hub. The effort is being previewed at the Policy Solutions Forum at the Utah State Capitol on November 18.

Why it matters

Survey findings show many women were unaware of perimenopause before symptoms appeared, and many medical residents report feeling unprepared to treat menopause. The proposal aims to address these gaps in care for Utah residents.

Survey results show nearly 6 in 10 women had never heard of perimenopause before symptoms began, and about 90% of surveyed family medicine, internal medicine and OB/GYN residents report feeling unprepared to manage menopause. Whether the proposed legislation will advance in the 2027 session is not yet known.

The players

The Policy Project

The Policy Project is an organization drafting the proposed Utah menopause care legislation and hosting the Policy Solutions Forum.

The details

The Policy Project is drafting legislation focused on training medical providers, investing in Utah-specific research and creating a state-hosted resource hub with information for women, medical providers and employers. The proposal is hoped to be a historic step forward for menopause care in the state.

The proposed legislation is expected to be considered in Utah's 2027 legislative session.
The Policy Solutions Forum takes place at the Utah State Capitol on November 18.

Big Picture

The proposal would enter Utah's legislative calendar as a new state-level measure for the 2027 session. It seeks to add state-level structures for menopause education that the extraction does not show existing elsewhere in Utah law.

Utah women experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms could gain access to a state-hosted resource hub if the proposal advances. Employers and medical providers would also gain state-provided information on menopause care.

The takeaway

Many women are unaware of perimenopause until symptoms appear, so seeking reliable information and speaking with a medical provider early can help. Awareness of available resources may improve the care experience.