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NC H1087

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Julie von Haefen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts feminine hygiene products (tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and similar products) from North Carolina sales tax effective July 1, 2022
  • Establishes the Feminine Hygiene Products Grant Program within the Department of Public Instruction to provide free feminine hygiene products to public school students
  • Awards grants of up to $5,000 per public school unit on a first-come, first-served basis, with no school unit receiving more than one grant per year
  • Appropriates $500,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to support the grant program
  • Requires the Department of Public Instruction to report annually to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on grant recipients, products purchased, and program impacts on student health and attendance

Legislative Description

Menstrual Equity for All

Education

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/27/2022

Full Bill Text

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