Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing

S 8498 requires providers of state-funded temporary shelters - including drop-in centers (offering daytime services like meals and showers without overnight stays), intake shelters (where people apply for housing), and emergency congregate housing (shared facilities for over 96 hours) - to provide free menstrual products like pads, tampons, and liners. The bill mandates that facilities supply an adequate number of products based on individual needs at no cost to users. It applies specifically to shelters receiving state or state-administered funding, including domestic violence shelters, homeless youth centers, and refugee safe houses. This policy directly ensures access to essential hygiene products for people using these critical support services.