Robyn Vining, Wisconsin State Representative for 13th District | Official Website
Robyn Vining, Wisconsin State Representative for 13th District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "perimenopause and menopause education. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill mandates the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to collaborate with health care providers, including obstetricians and gynecologists, as well as community health centers and hospitals, to educate women on perimenopause and menopause. The department, in partnership with these entities, is tasked with creating informational materials in both electronic and physical forms. These resources will be available to women identified by their providers as experiencing or soon to enter perimenopause or menopause. The materials will cover symptoms, treatments, biological processes, talking to family and friends about these conditions, and any other information deemed necessary for preparation and education. The act will take effect on the first day of the third month after its publication.
The bill was co-authored by Sen. Dianne H. Hesselbein (Democrat-27th District), Rep. Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District), Rep. Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District), Rep. Angelina M. Cruz (Democrat-62nd District), and Rep. Ben DeSmidt (Democrat-65th District). It was co-sponsored by Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), along with 23 other co-sponsors.
Robyn Vining has co-authored or authored another 63 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Vining graduated from James Madison University in 1999 with a BA and again in 1999 from James Madison University with a BS.
Vining, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 13th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Tom Michalski.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB381 | 07/31/2025 | Perimenopause and menopause education. (FE) |
| AB343 | 07/08/2025 | School mental health and pupil wellness aid and making an appropriation |
| AB342 | 07/08/2025 | Grants to hire school mental health professionals who are members of a racial minority group, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB341 | 07/08/2025 | Grants for prospective school social workers, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB340 | 07/08/2025 | Payment for school medical services. (FE) |
| AB339 | 07/08/2025 | Aid for comprehensive school mental health services and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB338 | 07/08/2025 | Coverage of treatment for mental health or substance use disorders under health insurance policies and plans |
| AB337 | 07/08/2025 | Training to address student mental health and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB336 | 07/08/2025 | Funding for University of Wisconsin System student health services and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB335 | 07/08/2025 | Stipend payments for school social worker interns and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB334 | 07/08/2025 | Requiring bicycle and pedestrian facilities in highway projects and granting rule-making authority. (FE) |
| AB316 | 07/08/2025 | Grants for LGBTQIA+ rights training for school counselors and school social workers and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB98 | 03/03/2025 | Pupils wearing traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event |
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