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83rd Session (2025)
Senate Bill No. 297–Senators Nguyen,
Ohrenschall and Scheible
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AN ACT relating to periods of observance; designating the month
of October of each year as “Menopause Awareness Month”
in this State; and providing other matters properly relating
thereto.
Legislative Counsel’s Digest:
Under existing law, certain days, weeks and months of observance are
recognized in this State. (NRS 236.018-236.095) Section 3 of this bill designates
the month of October of each year as “Menopause Awareness Month” in the State
of Nevada and requires the Governor to issue annually a proclamation encouraging
the observance of this month.
EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN
SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 236 of NRS is hereby amended by adding
thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2 and 3 of this act.
Sec. 2. (Deleted by amendment.)
Sec. 3. 1. The month of October of each year is designated
as “Menopause Awareness Month” in this State.
2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation
encouraging the observance of Menopause Awareness Month.
The proclamation must, without limitation, call upon news media,
health
care
providers,
educators,
nonprofit
groups
and
foundations, appropriate governmental officers and other public
and private entities to:
(a) Bring to the attention of the residents of this State factual
information and educational programs regarding menopause; and
(b) Promote access to quality health care during menopause to
support the optimal health and well-being of Nevadans.
Sec. 4. This act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.
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