A 4723 — Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.*
Last action — REP/ACA REF AHI
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed General Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced March 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
The bill requires public colleges to create plans for menstrual equity.
This bill mandates that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a menstrual equity plan. This plan aims to ensure access to menstrual products for all students.
What this means for you
- Students: This means students at public colleges will have access to menstrual products as part of their institution's equity efforts.
Summary
Menstrual products-req instit of higher education develop menstrual equity plan
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 30 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment changes the title of the bill from "menstrual equity plan" to "menstrual plan." Additionally, it removes specific directives regarding the establishment of a comprehensive and sustainable plan to achieve menstrual equity, while still requiring public institutions of higher education to develop a menstrual plan addressing needs and access to products. This shift may affect how institutions focus their efforts and resources in supporting menstrual health and access.
A4723 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
Assemblywoman SHANIQUE SPEIGHT District 29 (Essex and Hudson) Assemblywoman CARMEN THERESA MORALES District 34 (Essex) SYNOPSIS Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual equity plan.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced.reported by the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee on September 14, 2026, with amendments.
2. This act shall take effect immediately. immediately STATEMENT This bill requires the president of each public institution of higher education to develop a plan for the achievement of menstrual equity at the institution.
The plan shall address the current efforts, needs and access to menstrual products on campus and identify best practices towards achieving menstrual equity.
The president may direct the Campus Hunger Task Force established under current law, convene a new task force, or otherwise establish an initiative to develop the plan. The bill requires, no later than six months after the bill’s effective date, the establishment of a comprehensive and sustainable plan towards achieving menstrual equity on campus that is best suited to the needs of the institution. The plan would include, but need not be limited to:
(1) an estimate on the number of students and other individuals in need of free products;
(2) suitable locations for free product distribution;
(3) any other proposals that would advance the goal of menstrual equity on campus;
(4) the projected cost of the plan;
and (5) a timeline for implementation of the plan.
The bill requires the president to forward the plan to the governing body of the institution, which shall then forward the plan to the Governor and to the Legislature.
Finally, the bill requires the president of the institution to implement the plan within 12 months of the bill’s effective date.
Action History
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REP/ACA REF AHI
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INT 1RA REF AHU
Sponsors
- Shanique Speight · Primary
- Carmen Theresa Morales · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Speight, Shanique Democrat
- Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (118)
118 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (6)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Azzariti Jr., John V. | — | Yea |
| Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. | Democrat | Yea |
| Speight, Shanique | Democrat | Yea |
| Tucker, Cleopatra G. | Democrat | Yea |
| Wainstein, Larry | Democrat | Yea |
| Fantasia, Dawn | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does A 4723 do?
- Menstrual products-req instit of higher education develop menstrual equity plan
- Who sponsors A 4723?
- A 4723 is sponsored by Speight, Shanique (Democrat) and Morales, Carmen Theresa (Democrat).
- What is the current status of A 4723?
- This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced March 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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