PA SR170

Designates October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania, a national observance held on the second Saturday in October since 2019

Recognizes period poverty as a significant issue, citing 2021 data showing two-thirds of low-income U.S. women (over 11 million people) could not afford period products, with half choosing between products and food

Acknowledges barriers to accessing period products in schools, government buildings, food banks, homeless shelters, and correctional facilities

Urges destigmatizing menstruation and raising awareness about access to period products in Pennsylvania and globally

Calls for enactment of laws providing free access to period products for those who need them