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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN SCHOOL BATHROOMS.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Public Education Department to provide menstrual products, such as sanitary pads and tampons, at no charge to students in the bathrooms of public middle schools, junior high schools, secondary schools, high schools, and elementary schools. Specifically, the bill mandates that menstrual products must be available in each women's and gender-neutral bathroom, as well as at least one men's bathroom, in public middle schools, junior high schools, secondary schools, and high schools. In public elementary schools, the products must be available in at least one women's bathroom, one men's bathroom, and one gender-neutral bathroom.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Kathleen Cates (D)*,
Joanne Ferrary (D)*,
Natalie Figueroa (D),
Joy Garratt (D),
Yanira Gurrola (D),
Charlotte Little (D),
Tara Luján (D),
Marian Matthews (D),
Kristina Ortez (D),
Pat Roybal Caballero (D),
Debbie Sariñana (D),
Linda Serrato (D),
Liz Thomson (D),
Christine Trujillo (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 56 - Mar. 30 (on 03/30/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=134&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/HB0134.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/house/HB0134.pdf |
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