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Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act

USA116th CongressHR-7054| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act This bill limits civil and criminal liability for manufacturers, distributors, nonprofit organizations, and other persons regarding good faith donations of apparently usable menstrual products. Specifically, persons may only be liable if their actions constitute gross negligence or intentional misconduct and result in injury to or death of a user or recipient of those products.
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 28, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 28, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)

Law

Charitable contributionsCivil actions and liabilityDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth technology, devices, suppliesProduct safety and qualitySocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWomen's health

Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act

USA116th CongressHR-7054| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act This bill limits civil and criminal liability for manufacturers, distributors, nonprofit organizations, and other persons regarding good faith donations of apparently usable menstrual products. Specifically, persons may only be liable if their actions constitute gross negligence or intentional misconduct and result in injury to or death of a user or recipient of those products.
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 28, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 28, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Charitable contributionsCivil actions and liabilityDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth technology, devices, suppliesProduct safety and qualitySocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWomen's health