An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products
H 4611 requires public facilities across Massachusetts to provide free disposable menstrual products (like tampons and sanitary napkins) to menstruating individuals. It mandates this in all government-owned buildings, public colleges, shelters, schools, and correctional facilities. Products must be available in accessible restroom locations without stigmatizing the user. The law applies to all entities listed in the bill, including schools, shelters, and jails, ensuring no-cost access in designated areas. It does not cover private businesses or general public spaces outside these specified settings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 20, 2025
Last action Dec 4, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
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 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Oct 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Public Health
lower
0 primary · 57 co-sponsors
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