Amendment #26 to H4750

Access to Menstrual Products on Public Higher Education Campuses

Ms. Domb of Amherst moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:

"SECTION XXXX. Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 27 the following section:-

Section 27A.

a. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

“Menstruating individuals,” any person who menstruates.

“Disposable menstrual products,” products used by menstruating individuals including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons, and underwear liners.

b. Each public institution of higher education shall provide disposable menstrual products to menstruating individuals in the restrooms of any such institution’s building at no cost. The disposable menstrual products shall be available in a convenient manner that does not stigmatize the individual seeking such products.”.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #26 to H4750

Access to Menstrual Products on Public Higher Education Campuses