The resolution acknowledges the United Nations' recognition of menstrual hygiene as a critical public health and human rights issue. It highlights the ongoing challenges faced by women and girls in Rhode Island, particularly those living in poverty, in accessing period products. Despite the state's elimination of the tax on period supplies in 2019, many still face financial, social, educational, and medical difficulties. The resolution points out that a significant number of women and girls in Rhode Island live below the poverty line and often have to choose between buying food or menstrual products, leading to health risks and missed opportunities due to the use of unsanitary alternatives or the inability to afford proper supplies.

To address these issues, the resolution declares the establishment of "Period Poverty Awareness Week" from May 20th to 28th, 2024, in Rhode Island. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the necessity of making period products more accessible and affordable, to eliminate the stigma surrounding menstruation, and to advocate for policies and funding to achieve these objectives. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to relevant stakeholders, including Quinn Coleman, Service Director of Period Equity at Brown University, amenityaid in Warwick, and the RI Foundation, to further support these efforts.