NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill

Lawmakers in New Jersey have advanced what they call a "menstrual equity" mandate that would require public colleges and universities to provide free menstrual products to students following a 38–0 Senate vote on Feb. 24.

"Period poverty places students in a vulnerable position where they must weigh the choice between buying period products or other basic essentials like clothing or food. This barrier disproportionately affects students of color, who already face greater inequities in higher education," state Sen.