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IA SF74

IA SF74
A bill for an act relating to the provision of period products.

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Introduced
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/16/2024

Introduced Session

90th General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill requires period products to be available at no cost in certain buildings, institutions, and facilities under the control of the state and in schools. The bill requires that the entity with authority over a state building shall ensure that period products are available, at no cost, in the restrooms of the state building. The bill requires that institutions controlled by the director of the department of health and human services make period products available, at no cost, to residents or patients of the institutions in locations and as appropriate to the health care needs of the residents or patients, and to staff and the public, in the restrooms of the institutions. The bill requires the superintendent of the school for the deaf to make period products available, at no cost, to students, staff, and the public in the restrooms of school buildings and of each campus building frequented by students, staff, and the public. The bill requires the board of directors of each public school district and the authorities in charge of each nonpublic school to ensure that period products are available, at no cost, to students, staff, and the public in the restrooms of school buildings. The bill requires that the department of corrections ensure that period products are available to offenders committed to the institutions at no cost and in a quantity and as appropriate to the health care needs of the individual offender. The bill also requires the department of corrections to ensure that period products are available, at no cost, to staff and the public, in the restrooms of institutions. For the purposes of the bill, “period products” means tampons and period pads for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

AI Summary

This bill requires period products, such as tampons and pads, to be available at no cost in the restrooms of certain state-controlled buildings, institutions, and facilities, including schools, state agencies, and correctional facilities. The bill defines "period products" and "state building" for the purposes of the legislation. It also outlines the specific requirements for making period products available in these various settings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Bousselot, Jochum, and Schultz. S.J. 152. (on 01/18/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ General Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Publicly Provided Health Services
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=SF74 01/12/2023
BillText https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/90/attachments/SF74.html 01/12/2023
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