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NY A08783
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2022
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
- Amends Social Services Law Section 152-c to require providers of temporary shelter reimbursed from state or state-administered grants to provide menstrual products at no cost
- Expands product language from "feminine hygiene products" to "menstrual products" and broadens eligibility language from "menstruating individuals" to "individuals requiring such products"
- Required menstrual products include sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners in quantities commensurate with an individual's needs
- Defines temporary shelter to include family shelters, adult shelters, hotels, emergency apartments, domestic violence shelters, runaway and homeless youth shelters, and safe houses for refugees
- Takes effect on the same date as the related 2021 law (S. 6572 and A. 529-A) regarding menstrual product provision in temporary housing
Legislative Description
Provides menstrual products at no cost to menstruating individuals in temporary shelters, including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons and panty liners.
Last Action
substituted by s7697
1/31/2022
Committee Referrals
Social Services1/12/2022
Full Bill Text
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