Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1549: An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1549 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2546.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Mark Montigny | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see S2546
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health