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This bill aims to increase access to free menstrual products in public buildings across Massachusetts by requiring two key actions: First, the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance must ensure that all public properties owned or occupied by state agencies provide free disposable menstrual products (such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and underwear liners) in both public and private restrooms. These products must be made available to all individuals who menstruate, including employees and members of the general public, and must be distributed in a way that does not stigmatize the users. Second, the bill extends this requirement to public higher education institutions, mandating that they also provide free menstrual products in restroom facilities across their campus buildings. The bill defines "menstruating individuals" broadly as any person who menstruates and emphasizes that these products should be easily accessible and provided at no charge. By requiring these provisions, the bill seeks to address period poverty and ensure that menstrual products are readily available to those who need them in state-controlled facilities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2156