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IL HR0701

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Katie Stuart

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 28, 2022 as Menstrual Hygiene Day in the State of Illinois
  • Recognizes global challenges faced by persons who menstruate, including lack of affordable supplies, unsafe sanitation facilities, and inadequate education about menstruation
  • Acknowledges that poor menstrual hygiene undermines educational, occupational, health, and social opportunities for persons who menstruate
  • Notes that Menstrual Hygiene Day, initiated by WASH United in 2013, reached 566 million people globally in 2021 to raise awareness and combat stigma
  • Affirms goals by 2030 to ensure affordable access to menstrual products, end period stigma, provide accurate health information, and ensure access to clean water for menstrual hygiene management

Legislative Description

MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

4/4/2022

Committee Referrals

State Government Administration3/15/2022
Rules3/2/2022

Full Bill Text

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