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This resolution recognizes October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania, addressing the critical issue of menstrual equity and period poverty. The resolution highlights that approximately half of Pennsylvanians menstruate, experiencing periods for about 40 years of their lives, during which they require essential period products like pads and tampons. It draws attention to the significant economic challenges faced by menstruating individuals, noting that in 2021, two-thirds of low-income women in the United States struggled to afford period products, with many having to choose between purchasing these necessities and buying food, and some missing work or school as a result. The resolution aims to destigmatize menstruation, raise awareness about period product access, and recognize the barriers faced by vulnerable populations in obtaining these essential hygiene products. It specifically calls for acknowledging the work of activists combating period poverty and urges the enactment of laws that would provide free period products in schools, government buildings, shelters, food banks, and correctional facilities, ultimately recognizing the broader societal impacts of menstrual equity.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr170