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MA S1445
To increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. It requires these facilities to provide menstrual products, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and underwear liners, at no cost to individuals who menstruate and in a manner that does not stigmatize them. The bill defines "menstruating individuals" as any person who menstruates and "disposable menstrual products" as the products used by these individuals. This legislation is intended to address the issue of lack of access to essential menstrual products, particularly for those in vulnerable situations, and to ensure that individuals who menstruate can access these products with dignity.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Pat Jehlen (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
John Cronin (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
John Keenan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2730 (on 03/03/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1445 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1445.pdf |
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