H4611
An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to disposable menstrual products in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that these products are readily available in various settings, such as schools, prisons, and homeless shelters. The legislation intends to remove financial barriers and increase the overall availability of menstrual hygiene supplies. Ultimately, the goal is to support public health and well-being by addressing a basic need for menstruating individuals.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to distribute disposable menstrual products.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to establish a program to provide menstrual products.
- Expands the availability of menstrual products in schools.
- Supports the provision of menstrual products in correctional facilities and homeless shelters.
- Allows for the donation of menstrual products to eligible organizations.
Who is affected
- Menstruating individuals in Massachusetts
- Schools
- Correctional facilities
- Homeless shelters
- State agencies
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on increasing the *availability* of menstrual products, rather than solely on providing them free of charge.
- It establishes a framework for distributing products through state agencies and other channels.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
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Bill H.4611 194th (Current)
An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4611
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Public Health |
| 10/20/2025 | House | New draft of H2483 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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