61 Pa. C.S. § 5706

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 5706 - Menstrual hygiene and incontinence products
(a) Issuance of menstrual hygiene products.--
(1) A facility shall supply menstrual hygiene products each month to a child who is menstruating at no cost to the child regardless of financial means.
(2) A child may not be required to show proof of need or to undergo a medical examination or obtain a medical permit, authorization or diagnosis to receive the products under subsections (b) and (c).
(b) Menstrual hygiene products provided.--A choice of at least two sizes or absorbencies of sanitary pads and tampons shall be available to a child who is menstruating in a facility or if requested from medical staff.
(c) Issuance of hygiene products related to bladder control and incontinence.--A supply of products for bladder control and incontinence, including adult diapers and protective undergarments, shall be provided to a child, including a postpartum child, who requires the products each month at no cost to the child, regardless of financial means.

61 Pa.C.S. § 5706

Added by P.L. TBD 2023 No. 47,§ 2, eff. 6/11/2024.