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This bill, known as the Menstrual Equity Act, requires various public and institutional entities to provide free disposable menstrual products (such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and liners) in restroom facilities in a way that does not stigmatize users. The entities required to offer these products include temporary housing providers like shelters and hotels, school entities, colleges, state departments and agencies providing public services, correctional facilities, and armories. Each relevant state agency (such as the Secretaries of Human Services, Education, Labor and Industry, Corrections, and the Adjutant General) is tasked with creating rules and regulations to implement this requirement. The bill allows for temporary regulations to be created within six months, with these regulations expiring two years after implementation. While most of the act takes effect immediately, the requirement to provide menstrual products will not go into effect until July 1, 2025, giving institutions time to prepare for the new mandate. The bill's definitions are broad and inclusive, covering a wide range of institutions and types of menstrual products to ensure comprehensive access.

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