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42 Pa.C.S. § 6385

Menstrual hygiene and incontinence products

Known as the Juvenile Act

The act spans §§ 42-6301 to 42-6387 (64 sections).

(a) Issuance of menstrual hygiene products.--

(1) A facility shall supply menstrual hygiene products 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.

Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.