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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing for the provision of disposable menstrual products.
AI Summary
This bill, the Menstrual Equity Act, requires certain entities in Pennsylvania, such as schools, colleges, correctional facilities, and government offices, to provide disposable menstrual products (e.g., tampons, pads) at no cost and make them available in restroom facilities in a convenient and non-stigmatizing manner. The bill defines key terms, grants regulatory authority to various state secretaries to implement and enforce these provisions, and allows for the adoption of temporary regulations that will expire within two years. The bill's provisions related to the provision of menstrual products will take effect on July 1, 2024, while the rest of the bill will take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Maria Collett (D)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 02/12/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
- ‐ Publicly Provided Health Services
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=906 | 02/12/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0906&pn=1377 | 02/12/2024 |
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