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PA SB956

PA SB956
Providing for the provision of disposable menstrual products.


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Introduced
11/25/2019
In Committee
11/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act providing for the provision of disposable menstrual products.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Menstrual Equity Act, requires certain entities in Pennsylvania to provide disposable menstrual products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons, at no cost in restroom facilities. The entities covered include providers of temporary housing assistance, school entities, colleges, state agencies that provide public assistance, and correctional facilities. The bill authorizes the relevant state secretaries to promulgate temporary and permanent regulations to implement and enforce these requirements. The bill's provision for providing free menstrual products takes effect on July 1, 2020, while the rest of the bill takes effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 11/25/2019)

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