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A 2004

Establishes the "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michele Matsikoudis and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill protects donors of menstrual products from legal liability to increase charitable donations addressing period poverty.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2004

Legislative bill overview

This bill creates legal protections for donors and manufacturers who contribute feminine hygiene products to charitable organizations, schools, or community programs. It establishes immunity from liability for donated products that meet certain safety and quality standards, similar to existing "Good Samaritan" laws for food donations.

Why is this important

Period poverty affects many students and low-income individuals who cannot afford menstrual products, impacting school attendance and economic participation. By reducing legal liability for donors, this legislation could incentivize businesses and manufacturers to donate excess inventory, increasing product availability without creating financial risk for contributors.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of immunity: The bill's specific liability protections remain unclear—questions about what defects or injuries would still hold donors accountable versus what's covered need clarification
  • Quality standards: Defining which products qualify for donation protection (expired products, discontinued lines, etc.) could be contentious between manufacturers seeking broad protections and consumer advocates demanding safety thresholds
  • Implementation gaps: No mention of which organizations receive products, oversight mechanisms, or verification processes that ensure donated items actually reach intended recipients rather than being misused

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

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