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PA HB229
PA HB229Establishing the Community Diaper and Incontinence Products Grant Program and the Community Diaper and Incontinence Products Grant Program Fund; directing the Department of Aging to establish a program to improve access to incontinence supplies; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Human Services.
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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Community Diaper and Incontinence Products Grant Program and the Community Diaper and Incontinence Products Grant Program Fund; directing the Department of Aging to establish a program to improve access to incontinence supplies; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Human Services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Community Diaper and Incontinence Products Grant Program and Fund, which will provide grants to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to improve access to diapers and incontinence products for infants, children, and incontinent adults. The Department of Human Services will administer the program, which will fund activities like direct distribution, storage, outreach, and establishing new diaper banks and pantries. The bill also directs the Department of Aging to create a program to provide incontinence supplies to individuals aged 65 and older.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Carol Hill-Evans (D)*,
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES (on 03/10/2023)
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