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Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. Provides that every public restroom open to the public shall include menstrual hygiene products at no cost to the users of that public restroom. Provides that all menstrual hygiene products shall be placed within the public restroom and be openly accessible to users of that public restroom. Provides that the entity providing the public restroom shall be responsible for ordering…
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Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. Provides that every public restroom open to the public shall include menstrual hygiene products at no cost to the users of that public restroom. Provides that all menstrual hygiene products shall be placed within the public restroom and be openly accessible to users of that public restroom. Provides that the entity providing the public restroom shall be responsible for ordering, stocking, and replenishing the supply of menstrual hygiene products in the public restroom. Provides that the provisions do not apply to mosques, temples, churches, or other places of worship. Includes provisions relating to inspection of public restrooms and rules that the Department of Public Health shall adopt. Provides that a violation of provisions relating to baby changing stations, all-gender single-occupancy restrooms, and menstrual hygiene products is a petty offense with a fine of not more than $100. Effective immediately.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernández
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
CommitteeAssigned to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernández
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Health Committee; by Voice Vote · House Public Health
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 005-003-000 · House Public Health
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann M. Williams
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 069-040-000
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Karina Villa
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 11, 2023
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments