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This bill establishes the Community Diaper, Brief, and Incontinence Products Grant Program to improve access to clean diapers, protective undergarments, and incontinence products for infants, children, and incontinent adults in Pennsylvania. The legislation creates a dedicated grant fund in the State Treasury, with at least 80% of the funds allocated to grants for nonprofit organizations like diaper banks, diaper pantries, and diaper programs. Eligible organizations can receive grants between $2,500 and $25,000 annually to support direct product distribution, storage, outreach, fundraising, and creating new programs in underserved areas. The Department of Human Services will administer the grant program, reviewing applications annually and conducting statewide outreach to inform potential recipients. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Aging to establish a separate program to provide incontinence supplies to individuals 65 and older through local aging service agencies. The legislative intent emphasizes that many public assistance programs do not cover these essential products, and lack of access can lead to significant health risks, such as skin infections for incontinent adults and barriers to childcare and employment for families unable to afford clean diapers.

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