Subcommittee moves bill to add menopause, perimenopause protections to state anti-discrimination law The House General Laws subcommittee reported Senate Bill 258, which seeks to add menopause and perimenopause as protected conditions under the Virginia Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination in employment, public accommodations and government programs; the bill was supported by its patron, health advocates and a public commenter.

Virginia is taking a bold step to protect against discrimination by adding perimenopause to its anti-discrimination laws—are we finally recognizing the challenges women face?

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Mass. financial‑services committee hears testimony supporting bill to bar genetic discrimination by life, disability and long‑term‑care insurers Witnesses, including a BRCA2 carrier and advocacy groups, urged the Joint Committee on Financial Services to pass H5112, which would prohibit life, long‑term care and disability insurers from using genetic test results in underwriting; the committee took testimony but did not vote.

A Massachusetts committee is considering a groundbreaking bill that could protect individuals from financial discrimination based on genetic testing results, a vital step for those making critical health decisions.

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#DYK QALYS are very likely fueling health disparities. Learn more with new advocacy and policy resources we've available about Quality Adjusted Life Years: https://www.plusinc.org/qalys #QALYS #HealthDiscrimination

#DYK QALYS are very likely fueling health disparities. Learn more with new advocacy and policy resources we've available about Quality Adjusted Life Years: https://www.plusinc.org/qalys #QALYS #HealthDiscrimination

#DYK QALYS are very likely fueling health disparities. Learn more with new advocacy and policy resources we've available about Quality Adjusted Life Years: https://www.plusinc.org/qalys #QALYS #HealthDiscrimination

North Dakota tackles health status discrimination with new House Bill 1319 House Bill 1319 prohibits discrimination based on health status in employment, services and housing.

North Dakota is taking a bold step to protect individual rights with House Bill 1391, which aims to eliminate discrimination based on health status in employment and public services.

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