B054: PERIOD Act

Whereas, feminine hygiene products are a basic necessity for a significant population of the United States of America and should be available to all women.

Be it enacted by the people of the Midwestern State, here represented by the General Assembly,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

This act may be referred to as the PERIOD Act.

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS

(a) FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS - Shall be defined as:

(i) Sanitary napkins;

(ii) tampons;

(iii) menstrual cups;

(iv) panty liners;

(v) period panties;

(vi) feminine wipes;

(vii) or any other product designed as a personal care product for use during menstruation.

(b) SCHOOL - Shall be defined as:

(i) an institution that teaches adolescent students;

(ii) a college, or other similar institute of higher learning.

SECTION 3. SALES TAX EXEMPTION

(a) All feminine hygiene products as defined by Section 2(a) are exempt from sales and use taxes.

SECTION 4. ENACTMENT

This law shall be enacted within 180 days after passing.

 

SIGNED,

 

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