H.B. 622
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Apr 13, 2023
SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK
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HOUSE BILL DRH40334-MCf-78
Short Title: Menstrual Equity for All Act. (Public)
Sponsors: Representative von Haefen.
Referred to:
1 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
2 AN ACT TO ENACT THE MENSTRUAL EQUITY FOR ALL ACT.
3 The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
4 SECTION 1. G.S. 105-164.3 is amended by adding two new subdivisions to read:
5 "(88) Feminine hygiene products. – Tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary
6 napkins, and other similar tangible personal property designed for feminine
7 hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle but does not include
8 "grooming and hygiene products."
9 …
10 (94) Grooming and hygiene products. – Soaps and cleaning solutions, shampoo,
11 toothpaste, mouthwash, antiperspirants, and sun tan lotions and screens,
12 regardless of whether the items meet the definition of "over-the-counter
13 drugs.""
14 SECTION 2. G.S. 105-164.13 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
15 "(74) Feminine hygiene products."
16 SECTION 3. There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of
17 Public Instruction the recurring sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to be used for
18 the Feminine Hygiene Products Grant Program established pursuant to G.S. 115C-377.
19 SECTION 4. Sections 1 and 2 of this act become effective October 1, 2023, and
20 apply to sales made on or after that date. The remainder of this act becomes effective July 1,
21 2023.
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Statutes affected:
Filed: 105-164.3, 105-164.13
Edition 1: 105-164.3, 105-164.13