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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Passed
05/25/2021
05/25/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/05/2021
08/05/2021
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Feminine Hygiene Products for the Homeless Act. Provides that feminine hygiene products, including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners, shall be available free of charge at all homeless shelters that provide temporary housing assistance to women or youth. Provides that a homeless shelter's obligation to satisfy this requirement is subject to the availability of funds in the homeless shelter's general budget.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Feminine Hygiene Products for the Homeless Act, requires that all homeless shelters providing temporary housing assistance to women or youth make feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners, available free of charge. The bill specifies that a shelter's obligation to provide these products is subject to the availability of funds in the shelter's general budget. The term "homeless shelter" is defined as a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations to individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate residence.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Christopher Belt (D)*,
LaToya Greenwood (D)*,
Dee Avelar (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Kelly Burke (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Jacqueline Collins (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Mary Flowers (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Patricia Van Pelt (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0249 (on 08/05/2021)
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