{"data":{"id":"us-pa/42-pa.c.s.-6385","jurisdiction":"us-pa","citation":"42 Pa.C.S. § 6385","heading":"Menstrual hygiene and incontinence products.","body":"(a) Issuance of menstrual hygiene products.--\n(1) A facility shall supply menstrual hygiene products to a child who is menstruating at no cost to the child, regardless of financial means.\n(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).\n(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.\n(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.","path":["Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE","PART VI ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS GENERALLY","CHAPTER 63 JUVENILE MATTERS","SUBCHAPTER G PREGNANT OR POSTPARTUM RESTRICTIONS, TRAINING, SUPPORTS AND REPORTING"],"source_url":"https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM\u0026ttl=42\u0026div=0\u0026chpt=63\u0026sctn=85\u0026subsctn=0","current_through":"2026-08-03 (Statute Update stamp, 42 Pa.C.S.)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T16:33:14Z","sha256":"82c6cf9610c95db1d664e00d6a32706233fadb469be86e58f2f11431684f181e","source_id":"us-pa","stale":false,"prev":"us-pa/42-pa.c.s.-6384","next":"us-pa/42-pa.c.s.-6386"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}