HB 510 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Menstrual Equity for All Act.

HB 510, the "Menstrual Equity for All Act," exempts feminine hygiene products (like tampons, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins) from state sales tax starting July 1, 2025. It allocates $750,000 annually from 2025-2027 to fund a grant program through the Department of Public Instruction, providing these products to public school students in need. The bill directly affects public schools and students, particularly in low-income communities, by reducing financial barriers to accessing essential menstrual products. Key provisions include redefining "feminine hygiene products" for tax purposes and establishing a dedicated funding stream for school-based distribution.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Filed Edition 1 · 3 edits
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The bill's header information was updated with a new version identifier (H510-v-1) and expanded sponsor information to include additional representatives. The filing date was updated from March 25, 2025 to March 26, 2025. These are primarily administrative and formatting changes rather than substantive policy modifications.
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Bill version identifier changed from DRH40294-MCfa-53 to H510-v-1, indicating progression to Edition 1 of the bill.

Additional sponsors (Dahle, Belk, and G. Brown) were added to the sponsor list with a note directing readers to the General Assembly website for a complete list.

Reference date for the Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House was updated from March 25, 2025 to March 26, 2025.

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Mar 26, 2025
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3 primary · 20 co-sponsors

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