House Bill 7054
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 28, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7054
Congress
116
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 28, 2020
05/28/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/28/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
05/28/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:48 PM