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Introduced
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To encourage the donation of menstrual products to nonprofit organizations for distribution, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act," aims to encourage the donation of menstrual products to nonprofit organizations by providing legal protection to donors and recipients. Specifically, the bill limits civil and criminal liability for individuals, manufacturers, distributors, and nonprofit organizations when they donate or distribute menstrual products in good faith. The bill defines menstrual products broadly to include sanitary napkins, tampons, liners, cups, and menstrual underwear. Products must be "apparently usable," meaning they meet all relevant quality and labeling standards, even if they might not be considered marketable. The liability protection does not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct that results in injury or death to a product's user. By offering these legal protections, the bill seeks to reduce barriers to donating menstrual products and help ensure that individuals in need have access to these essential items.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Grace Meng (D)*,
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Pablo Jose Hernandez (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Celeste Maloy (R),
Sarah McBride (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6212/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6212/BILLS-119hr6212ih.pdf |
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