HB 2848 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Requires public institutions of higher education to provide lactation rooms and menstrual products free of charge

This bill requires public institutions of higher education in the state to provide lactation rooms and menstrual products free of charge starting July 1, 2025. The law defines specific standards for lactation rooms, mandating features like privacy, ventilation, and access to water and electricity for nursing mothers. Additionally, it instructs campuses to supply tampons and sanitary napkins in all female and all-gender restrooms without cost to users. These provisions apply to state-funded colleges and universities that meet specific accreditation and non-discrimination criteria.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 28, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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Feb 28, 2024
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