Bill
A 5420
Overview: Bill Number: A 5420, Title: Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing, Status: REPORTED REFERRED TO
Overview: Bill Number: A 5420, Title: Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing, Status: REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS, Introduced: March 06, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to ensure that menstrual products are readily available and accessible to individuals in need, particularly those residing in drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing facilities. The goal is to address period poverty and promote health and dignity for those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Key Provisions:
- Requires drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing facilities to provide free menstrual products, including tampons and pads, to all individuals who need them.
- Mandates that these facilities maintain an adequate supply of menstrual products and make them easily accessible in common areas or restrooms.
- Establishes guidelines for the types of menstrual products that must be provided, ensuring a range of options to accommodate individual needs and preferences.
- Provides funding and reimbursement mechanisms to assist the affected facilities in complying with the new requirements.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, who will have improved access to essential menstrual products.
- Drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing facilities, which will be required to allocate resources and implement new policies to provide the mandated menstrual products.
- The general public, who may benefit from improved health and dignity for those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been reported and referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. If passed, the new requirements would likely be implemented within a specified timeframe, such as 6-12 months, to allow the affected facilities to prepare and comply with the new mandates.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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