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PA HB1100

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darisha Parker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to apply for a federal waiver allowing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients to use benefits to purchase diapers and menstrual hygiene products including tampons, sanitary napkins, and feminine wipes

  • Authorizes the Department of Health to apply for a similar federal waiver for WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) recipients

  • Requires both departments to adopt rules and implement changes if their respective waivers are approved by the federal government

  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee must conduct a 3-year cost study and issue a report within 2 years of waiver implementation to the Governor and relevant legislative committees

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In public assistance, providing for waiver to purchase diapers or menstrual hygiene products.

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services6/30/2025
Appropriations6/25/2025
Rules6/10/2025
Human Services3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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