An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products
SECTION 1. Chapter 23B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 37. (a) For the purposes of this section, “disposable menstrual products” shall mean products used to collect menstruation and vaginal discharge including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liners. (b) Providers of family shelters pursuant to section 30 and similar shelter programs for homeless individuals that receive funding through appropriations by the general court shall make disposable menstrual products available at no cost to menstruating individuals in such shelters. The disposable menstrual products shall be made available in readily accessible…
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