Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products
Bill A 8246 proposes to allow individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to use them for purchasing menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners. The bill directs the state's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to seek a waiver or authorization from the federal government for this change. This policy would only take effect if federal approval is granted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
May 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rebecca Kassay
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Fall
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Pat Carroll
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Sam Berger
DDemocratic
Co
Sarah Clark
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Tommy John Schiavoni
DDemocratic/Working Families
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