Pennsylvania § 6385 - Menstrual hygiene and incontinence products.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6385 — Menstrual hygiene and incontinence products., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6385. Menstrual hygiene and incontinence products.
(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.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6385 cover?
Section 6385 ("Menstrual hygiene and incontinence products.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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