Increase Access to Feminine Hygiene Products

Providing access to feminine hygiene products is not just a courtesy, it’s a need, and increasingly becoming law. Over 60 related bills have been passed in the last eight years, 30 of which are within the last two years. 30 states along with DC, have laws easing access to menstrual supplies. When women and girls lack access to adequate products, they may improvise or use products for longer than recommended, leading to potential adverse health effects. The cost of these supplies can be a barrier as well. It can impact participation in school or force women to choose between feminine hygiene products and basic necessities. 

States have increased access to safe and affordable products by requiring schools, correctional facilities, and homeless shelters to provide supplies at no cost. 

Menstrual Care Bills in Pennsylvania

Currently, there are 8 menstrual care and access related bills in progress for the state of Pennsylvania:

1. Bill number HB799 – In school health services, providing for menstrual hygiene products.
2. Bill number HB851 –  In school health services, providing for Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Grant Program; and making an appropriation.
3. Bill number HR437 – Recognizing the month of May 2024 as “Menstrual Health Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.
4. Bill number SB906 – Providing for the provision of disposable menstrual products.
5. Bill number SB906 – Providing for the provision of disposable menstrual products.
6. Bill number SB1016 – In public assistance, providing for waiver to purchase diapers or menstrual hygiene products.
7. Bill number SR215 – Urging the United States Congress to expand certain Federal safety net programs to provide menstrual hygiene products.
8. Bill number SR358 – Recognizing October 12, 2024, as “Period Action Day” in Pennsylvania.

Visit Bobrick’s Interactive Menstrual Care Bill Map to see what related bills are in progress in your state.

Menstrual Care Products

Below we offer different options for napkin/tampon dispensers, coin mechanisms to convert to free operation, and disposals. If you need any assistance or have any questions, our specialists are here to help.

Napkin/Tampon Dispensers

Surface mounted and recessed options available.

#603848 – Surface Mount 25¢ Operation

#603836 – Conversion Kit for 25¢ to Free

#16724 – Recessed Free Operation

#20571 – Surface Mount Free Operation

#16488 – Lock & Key for #603848, #603836, and #16724

Coin Mechanisms

Fits older Bobrick, Bradley, AJ Washroom dispensers with square hole on back of the mechanism. 

Convert 25¢ or 50¢ to Free

#602740 – Free Mechanism Napkin

#602739 – Free Mechanism Tampon

25¢ Coin Operation

#14185 – 25¢ Coin Mechanism Napkin

#14186 – 25¢ Coin Mechanism Tampon

 

Napkin/Tampon Disposals

Surface mounted and recessed options below. Available in Stainless Steel and ABS Plastic.

#11088 – SS Napkin Disposal

#11586 – SS Recessed Napkin Disposal

#11989 – SS Recessed Napkin Disposal with Lock

#11317 – Grey ABS Plastic Napkin Disposal