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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires school administrative units to require their schools that serve students in any of grades 6 to 12 to make available menstrual products to students at no cost in all school bathrooms.
AI Summary
This bill requires school administrative units in Maine to provide free menstrual products (defined specifically as tampons and sanitary pads) in all bathrooms of schools serving students in grades 6-12. The legislation aims to ensure that students who menstruate have easy and no-cost access to necessary hygiene products during the school day, which can help reduce barriers to education and eliminate potential embarrassment or financial burden associated with obtaining these products. By mandating the availability of menstrual products in school bathrooms, the bill seeks to support students' health, comfort, and ability to fully participate in their educational environment without interruption or stigma related to menstruation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Kristen Cloutier (D)*,
Mana Abdi (D),
Mattie Daughtry (D),
Drew Gattine (D),
Amy Kuhn (D),
Julia McCabe (D),
Matthew Moonen (D),
Kelly Noonan Murphy (D),
Teresa Pierce (D),
Denise Tepler (D),
Last Action
Leave to Withdraw, Apr 8, 2025 (on 04/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=155&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN015501.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0088&item=1&snum=132 |
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