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HI HB2177
Bill
Status
1/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Amy Perruso
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AI Summary
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Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all campuses, including community colleges and education centers.
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Defines "menstrual products" to include disposable menstrual pads and tampons, with the definition not limited to these items.
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Establishes this requirement based on findings that 80% of menstruating K-12 students in Hawaii experience difficulties accessing menstrual products and that lack of access contributes to school absenteeism and educational disruption.
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Notes that one in five University of Hawaii students experienced period poverty monthly and 43% experienced it in the past year, according to a 2023 survey.
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Takes effect on July 1, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To Menstrual Equity.
University of Hawaii
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).
2/14/2024