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MA H2390

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marjorie Decker

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a task force to study the feasibility of including hygiene products (deodorant, diapers, feminine products, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste) under the WIC program
  • Task force membership includes state officials from health and human services, transitional assistance, and finance, plus the WIC program director, representatives from four nonprofit organizations, and at least three WIC participants from diverse regions
  • Undersecretary of human services will chair the task force
  • Report due by January 1, 2027 must analyze hygiene insecurity in Massachusetts, survey existing programs addressing it, and recommend solutions including WIC expansion feasibility
  • Task force required to accept public comment to inform its findings

Legislative Description

Expanding access to hygiene products

Last Action

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/4/2025
Health Care Financing10/16/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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