To encourage the donation of menstrual products to nonprofit organizations for distribution, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill provides legal protection for people, manufacturers, distributors, and nonprofit organizations that donate or distribute menstrual products in good faith. It shields them from civil and criminal liability related to the nature, age, packaging, or condition of the donated products, as long as the products meet quality and labeling standards.
Who Benefits and How
Individuals experiencing period poverty benefit by gaining access to more donated menstrual products. Nonprofits that distribute these products gain legal certainty that they will not be sued for handling donations. Manufacturers and distributors are encouraged to donate surplus inventory without fear of lawsuits.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The liability protections do not apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct, so parties that act recklessly can still be held accountable. There are no significant new costs or regulatory burdens imposed on anyone.
Key Provisions
- Shields donors from civil and criminal liability for donating apparently usable menstrual products in good faith
- Provides the same liability protection to nonprofit organizations that receive and distribute donated products
- Carves out an exception for gross negligence or intentional misconduct that results in injury or death
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Shields donors and nonprofit organizations from civil and criminal liability when donating or distributing apparently usable menstrual products in good faith, encouraging greater donation of these products to people in need.
Key Policy Areas
Public Health, Social Welfare
Primary Purpose
Shields donors and nonprofit organizations from civil and criminal liability when donating or distributing apparently usable menstrual products in good faith, encouraging greater donation of these products to people in need.
Policy Domains
Whole Bill
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Individuals experiencing period poverty
- Nonprofit organizations distributing menstrual products
- Manufacturers and distributors with surplus inventory
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- No significant burden bearers identified
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Meng (for herself, Ms. Barragán, Ms. Brownley, Ms. Bush, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Nonprofit organizations distributing menstrual products
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A sanitary napkin, tampon, liner, cup, underwear, and any similar item used with respect to menstruation.
A product that meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by Federal, State, and local laws and regulations even if not readily marketable.
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