A Resolution recognizing October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This resolution recognizes October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise awareness about the challenges associated with menstruation, particularly period poverty, and the importance of access to period products. The resolution highlights the impact of period poverty on individuals’ health, education, and economic potential, and encourages destigmatization of menstruation. Finally, it urges the state to consider legislation that provides free access to period products.
Key provisions
- Recognizes October 11, 2025, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the prevalence of menstruation among Pennsylvanians.
- Highlights the issue of period poverty and its impact on individuals.
- Recognizes the barriers faced by vulnerable populations in accessing period products.
- Recognizes the work of activists combating period poverty.
- Recognizes the positive impacts of offering free period products.
- Urges the enactment of laws to provide free access to period products.
Who is affected
- Menstruating individuals in Pennsylvania
- Low-income women in Pennsylvania
- Vulnerable populations in Pennsylvania
- Students
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
Notable changes
- The resolution calls for increased awareness and destigmatization of menstruation.
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
Judith Schwank
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