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PA HB1417
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Hill-Evans
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Community Diaper, BRIEF and Incontinence Products Grant Program Fund administered by the Department of Human Services to provide grants to diaper banks, pantries, and programs that distribute free diapers, briefs, and incontinence products to infants, children, and incontinent adults
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Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000 annually per eligible nonprofit applicant and may fund direct distribution, warehousing, outreach programs, mobile diaper banks, and creation of new programs in underserved areas
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Requires at least 80% of fund money be used for grants, with no more than 20% allocated to state and local administration
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Directs the Department of Aging to establish a separate program providing incontinence supplies to individuals 65 years of age or older, including adult briefs, protective undergarments, pads, absorbent underwear, and incontinence medication
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment; applicants must be Pennsylvania-based nonprofits that do not require participation in religious, financial, or organizational activities to receive products
Legislative Description
Establishing the Community Diaper, Brief and Incontinence Products Grant Fund; directing the Department of Aging to establish a program to improve access to incontinence supplies; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Human Services.
Last Action
Laid on the table
10/28/2025