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HI SB891
Bill
Status
1/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
S.B. 891 Summary
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Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to stock menstrual products free of charge in women's restrooms and gender-neutral restrooms of state public buildings under its jurisdiction.
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Mandates installation of dispensers or similar devices in covered restrooms, with signage in men's restrooms indicating where free menstrual products are available if no gender-neutral restroom exists.
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Implements the requirement in phases beginning no later than December 31, 2023, with the first phase prioritizing restrooms with greatest need and public libraries, followed by remaining buildings by December 31, 2024.
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Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to stock products and install dispensers.
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Defines "menstrual products" as disposable pads and tampons conforming to industry standards, and excludes state parks from the requirement.
Legislative Description
Relating To Menstrual Products.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/13/2023