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Newsom Vetoes Menopause Care Bill; Halle Berry Reacts

12/8/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the Menopause Care Equity Act, which would guarantee access to menopause treatment.
Actress Halle Berry condemned the veto at the New York Times DealBook Summit, urging better women’s health policies.
The bill, by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, would limit insurers' power to deny care through utilization management.
Newsom plans to address menopause coverage in his upcoming budget proposal, though details remain unclear.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the Menopause Care Equity Act, which would guarantee access to menopause treatment.
Actress Halle Berry condemned the veto at the New York Times DealBook Summit, urging better women’s health policies.
The bill, by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, would limit insurers' power to deny care through utilization management.
Newsom plans to address menopause coverage in his upcoming budget proposal, though details remain unclear.