N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 12-207: § 12-207 Availability of menstrual products.

a.

Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:

Menstrual cup. The term “menstrual cup” means a funnel-shaped device made of a reusable material such as silicone or rubber for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

Menstrual products. The term “ menstrual products” means menstrual cups, tampons, and menstrual pads for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

Temporary shelters. The term “temporary shelters” means department of homeless services family with children shelters, adult family shelters, single adult women shelters and single adult men shelters; and human resources administration domestic violence shelters and HIV/AIDS services administration (HASA) shelters.

b. The department of citywide administrative services shall make available to agencies operating or having oversight of providers operating temporary shelters a supply of menstrual products sufficient to meet the needs of residents. The department shall also make available a supply of menstrual products sufficient to meet the needs of youth in secure detention facilities operated by the administration for children’s services, as well as youth in congregate care facilities operated by the administration for children’s services who are awaiting placement with a licensed foster care agency.

(L.L. 2016/083, 7/13/2016, eff. 11/10/2016; Am. L.L. 2024/012, 1/6/2024, eff. 10/2/2024)