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A 6092

Relates to the responsibility of a landlord to remediate pest infestations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vivian Cook and 6 co-sponsors

Requires libraries funded by local taxes to offer free menstrual hygiene products in restrooms; state covers costs, effective immediately.

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Bill Summary · A 6092

Summary of Bill A 6092 (Introduced Version)

Note on bill title vs. text: The Bill Information lists A 6092 as relating to landlord responsibility for pest infestations. The Introduced Version text, however, concerns menstrual hygiene products in libraries. The summary below reflects the introduced text provided for A 6092, which would require libraries to provide free menstrual hygiene products. If a pest-remediation bill is intended, please supply the correct text for an updated summary.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill would require certain public libraries to provide free access to menstrual hygiene products in designated restrooms. It aims to remove cost barriers and ensure library patrons have ready access to essential items.

Key Provisions

  • Definitions:
    • “Menstrual hygiene products” are defined as tampons and sanitary napkins used for the menstrual cycle.
  • Scope and Requirement:
    • Municipalities or counties that fund library services (in whole or in part) from municipal or county tax sources under chapter 33 or 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes must ensure that every library in the municipality or county provides direct, free access to menstrual hygiene products in:
    • Each women’s restroom, and
    • Each all-gender restroom.
  • Cost Allocation:
    • Any costs incurred by libraries to maintain an adequate supply of menstrual hygiene products shall be borne by the State.
  • Effective Date:
    • The act contains an immediate effective date (takes effect immediately upon enactment).

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Beneficiaries:
    • Library patrons who use restrooms in public libraries, particularly those who may not be able to purchase menstrual hygiene products.
  • Affected Entities:
    • Municipalities and counties that fund library services with local tax dollars and the libraries themselves (librarians, staff, administrators).
  • Fiscal Impact:
    • The State would bear the costs of supplying menstrual hygiene products to libraries. The bill does not specify funding mechanisms beyond stating State coverage of costs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced Date:
    • November 24, 2025.
  • Legislative Path:
    • Referred to Housing (per the Bill Information section) or, in the introduced version, to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
  • Related/Companion Measures:
    • Related bills noted: A 7909, A 6299, A 811 (prior sessions), and S 689 (companion).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Pamela J. Hunter
  • Co-sponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Deborah Glick, Vivian Cook, Steven Raga, Al Taylor, Harvey Epstein

Additional Context

  • The bill’s intent aligns with public-access hygiene provisions seen in other jurisdictions, focusing on equity and accessibility for library patrons.
  • If you need a summary tailored to a pest remediation bill (A 6092 with that subject), please provide the correct bill text, and I’ll generate a targeted briefing.

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

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