New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A5420 — Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill requires menstrual products in certain shelters and drop-in centers.

The legislation mandates that menstrual products be available in drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing. This aims to ensure that individuals in these facilities have access to necessary sanitary products.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in need can access menstrual products at shelters and drop-in centers.

Summary

Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  2. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  3. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.407

  5. REPORTED

  6. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  8. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A5420 do?
Requires menstrual products to be provided in drop-in centers, intake shelters and emergency congregate housing.
Who sponsors A5420?
A5420 is sponsored by Phara Souffrant Forrest.
What is the current status of A5420?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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