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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to menstrual hygiene products in school and postsecondary institution bathrooms; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 28B RCW.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts, private schools, and institutions of higher education in Washington state to make menstrual hygiene products (including sanitary napkins, tampons, or similar items) available at no cost in all gender-neutral bathrooms and bathrooms designated for female students starting in the 2022-23 school year. Schools and institutions must bear the cost of providing these products, but they can seek grants or partner with nonprofit or community-based organizations to fulfill this obligation. The bill applies to charter schools and state-tribal compact schools as well.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Ann Rivers (R)*,
Manka Dhingra (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Mark Mullet (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5070&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5070.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5070%20SBR%20EDU%20TA%2021.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5070%20SBA%20EDU%2021.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5070%20SBR%20EDU%20TA%2021.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5070%20SBA%20EDU%2021.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5070.pdf |
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