North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 1087 — Menstrual Equity for All.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 1087 includes an addition specifying "feminine hygiene products," clearly listing items like tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, and sanitary products. This change is significant because it clarifies what types of products are included under the bill's provisions, ensuring that these essential items are recognized and likely supported by legislation. By properly identifying these products, the bill aims to promote better accessibility and affordability for people who need them.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1087 Short Title:
1087 May 26, 2022 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH50030-NIfa-6C Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ACHIEVE MENSTRUAL EQUITY BY EXEMPTING CERTAIN FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS FROM SALES TAX AND TO CREATE A RECURRING FUND FOR THE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS GRANT PROGRAM.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 27, 2022 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ACHIEVE MENSTRUAL EQUITY BY EXEMPTING CERTAIN FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS FROM SALES TAX AND TO CREATE A RECURRING FUND FOR THE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS GRANT PROGRAM.
– Tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar tangible personal property designed for feminine hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle but does not include "grooming and hygiene products." … (94) Grooming and hygiene products.
– Tampons, pantyliners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar tangible personal property designed for feminine hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle but does not include "grooming and hygiene products." … (94) Grooming and hygiene products.
Article25B ofChapter115C ofthe General Statutesreads as rewritten:
Article25BofChapter115C ofthe General Statutesreads as rewritten:
– No later than March 15, 2023, and every year thereafter that funds are made available for the Program, the Department shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the public school units receiving grants under the Program, the specific *DRH50030-NIfa-6C* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 feminine hygiene products purchased with the grant funds, and the impact of the Program on student health and well-being." SECTION 4.
– No later than March 15, 2023, and every year thereafter that funds are made available for the Program, the Department shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the public school units receiving grants under the Program, the specific *H1087-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 feminine hygiene products purchased with the grant funds, and the impact of the Program on student health and well-being." SECTION 4.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1087?
HB 1087 is sponsored by Julie von Haefen (Democratic), K. Smith, Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Cooper-Suggs, Gailliard, Gill, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hunt, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Marcia Morey (Democratic), and Joe John (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1087?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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