An Act expanding access to hygiene products
HD 3080 creates a task force to study whether basic hygiene products like diapers, feminine products, and soap should be covered under the WIC program. The task force, including government officials and community representatives, will analyze hygiene insecurity in Massachusetts and evaluate existing programs. It must submit a report by January 2027 with recommendations on including these products in WIC, including public input. This bill does not change current policy but sets up a formal study to inform future decisions. The direct effect is on the study process, not immediate access to products.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Dec 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Dec 4, 2025
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Oct 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
0 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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