S 9586 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Requires that free menstrual products be provided in the bathrooms of private universities

This bill mandates that all private colleges and universities in the state provide free menstrual products in their commonly used restrooms. The law requires schools to stock these items at no cost to students, ensuring access within school buildings. It applies specifically to private institutions rather than public ones and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 16, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
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Iwen Chu
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