H 4611
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 for individuals in several settings across Massachusetts. It requires public agencies, higher education institutions, and providers of temporary housing assistance to offer these products free of charge. Additionally, primary and secondary schools, correctional facilities, and lock-up facilities are mandated to provide them to menstruating individuals.
Key provisions
- Public agencies must provide disposable menstrual products in real property they own or rent.
- Public colleges and universities must provide disposable menstrual products.
- Temporary housing assistance providers (shelters, etc.) must offer disposable menstrual products.
- Primary and secondary schools must provide disposable menstrual products to students.
- Correctional facilities and lock-up facilities must provide disposable menstrual products to individuals held or housed there.
- Defines ‘Disposable menstrual products’ and ‘Menstruating individual’ for clarity.
- Specifies accessible locations for product distribution, including restrooms.
- Requires products to be offered in a manner that does not stigmatize users.
Who is affected
- Public agencies
- Higher education institutions
- Temporary housing assistance recipients
- Students in primary and secondary schools
- Individuals in correctional facilities and lock-up facilities
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bruce E. Tarr
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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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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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