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SF 133

A bill for an act relating to the provision of period products.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Bennett and 9 co-sponsors

Bill SF 133 ensures free access to period products in state buildings, schools, and correctional facilities, promoting menstrual health and equity for all individuals.

Subcommittee: Klimesh, Costello, and Petersen.
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Bill Summary · SF 133

Summary of Bill SF 133: Provision of Period Products

Bill Number: SF 133
Introduced On: January 23, 2025
Current Status: Subcommittee: Klimesh, Costello, and Petersen
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Bathrooms, Corrections Department, Departments of State Government, Executive Branch, Health, Health and Human Services Department, Medical Care, Private Education, School Districts, State Property

Purpose and Intent

Bill SF 133 aims to ensure that period products, specifically tampons and period pads, are available at no cost in various state-controlled facilities and schools. The intent is to promote menstrual health and hygiene by removing barriers to access for individuals who may need these products.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several important provisions regarding the availability of period products:

  1. State Buildings:

    • Requires that period products be available at no cost in restrooms of state buildings.

  2. Health and Human Services Institutions:

    • Mandates that institutions under the Department of Health and Human Services provide period products at no cost to residents, patients, staff, and the public in appropriate locations.

  3. Schools:

    • The superintendent of the school for the deaf must ensure period products are available at no cost in restrooms of school buildings.
    • Public school districts and nonpublic school authorities are required to provide period products at no cost in school restrooms.
    • The Department of Education will reimburse public schools for reasonable costs associated with providing these products, subject to available funding.

  4. Corrections Facilities:

    • The Department of Corrections must ensure that offenders in institutions have access to period products at no cost, tailored to their health care needs.
    • Additionally, period products must be available for staff and the public in restrooms of correctional institutions.

Impact

This legislation would primarily affect:

  • Individuals in State-Controlled Facilities: Residents and patients in health institutions, offenders in correctional facilities, and staff members.
  • Students and Staff in Schools: All students, staff, and the public in both public and nonpublic schools.
  • State Agencies: The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and the Department of Corrections will be responsible for implementation and compliance.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Health and Human Services committee on January 23, 2025.
  • As of January 30, 2025, it is under consideration by a subcommittee consisting of members Klimesh, Costello, and Petersen.

This bill represents a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to menstrual hygiene products, thereby addressing public health and social equity concerns.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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