MA S2016

Bill

Requiring menstrual products in all state buildings

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
02/22/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require menstrual products in all state buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts government to provide free disposable menstrual products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons, in all state-owned, rented, or occupied buildings, including both public and private restrooms. The purpose is to ensure that menstruating individuals, whether employees or members of the public, can access these necessary products without stigma or cost.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Harriette Chandler (D)*, Kay Khan (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Dan Sena (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2016

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2016
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2016.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2354	To increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools	Accompanied S1445	Similar To
H690	Concerning disposable menstrual products in schools	No further action taken	Similar To
S2030	Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2208	Providing solar energy to state agencies	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S3125	Relative to real property in Lowell	Accompanied a new draft, see S3138	Similar To

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MA S2016

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