S 2683 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires certain libraries to provide free menstrual hygiene products and requires State to pay costs.

This bill requires libraries in New Jersey municipalities or counties where at least 40% of residents live in households below 1.85x the federal poverty level to provide free tampons and sanitary napkins in all women’s and gender-neutral restrooms. It also mandates that libraries display educational pamphlets about menstrual health, toxic shock syndrome, and product disposal in those restrooms. The state will cover all costs for purchasing and maintaining these supplies. The policy directly affects libraries in high-need communities to address "period poverty," ensuring access to essential hygiene products without financial burden to patrons.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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