Thank you for approving 6VAC 15-40-770, the HB83 revised regulation/standard!

I believe that access to safe menstrual products is a matter of human dignity and public health. Menstrual supplies are a health care necessity and not an item that can be foregone easily. Women are entitled to this basic right.... no matter their circumstances!!!

While passing this law has been a significant step forward in achieving menstrual equity, there must also be consistency and enforcement to ensure free and equal access to menstrual products across all jails and prisons.

Addressing the needs of women and girls must become a higher priority than it has been in the past. By passing this important legislation, VA is now on the leading edge of much needed change to achieve menstrual equity in the world and it will send a strong message of support to women that their needs matter. Tampons and pads should be provided freely, like toilet paper, in ALL public facilities.