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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
To increase access to disposable menstrual products
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase access to disposable menstrual products for individuals in various settings. It requires providers of temporary housing assistance, such as shelters, to provide disposable menstrual products at no cost to menstruating individuals in a convenient and non-stigmatizing manner. Additionally, the bill mandates that primary and secondary schools provide disposable menstrual products at no cost to students, with the Department of Education reporting annually on the costs and associated administrative expenses. Finally, the bill requires administrators of correctional facilities, jails, and other detention centers to provide disposable menstrual products to menstruating individuals held or housed in their facilities at no cost and in a convenient, non-stigmatizing way.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (21)
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),
Pat Jehlen (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),
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2730 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2730.pdf |
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