§ 10a-151j — Provision of free menstrual products by public institutions of higher education.

On and after July 1, 2023, each public institution of higher education, as defined in section 10a-173, shall provide free menstrual products, as defined in section 18-69e, in no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus of the institution and in a manner that does not stigmatize any student seeking such products, pursuant to guidelines established by the Department of Public Health under section 19a-131 l. Each public institution of higher education shall post notice of such location on its Internet web site. To carry out the provisions of this section, each public institution of higher education may (1) accept donations of menstrual products and grants from any source for the purpose of purchasing such products, and (2) partner with a nonprofit or community-based organization.

Legislative History

(P.A. 22-118, S. 85.) History: P.A. 22-118 effective July 1, 2022.