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NY A08783

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2022

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

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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