Los Angeles County would provide free access to feminine hygiene products, diapers and other personal care items at various government facilities under a proposal being reviewed Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors.
"In recent years, there has been an overdue recognition that hygiene products are costly and that cost is disproportionately felt by women," according to the motion. "Period poverty, defined as inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education, has a disparate impact and creates an additional financial burden for those who menstruate.
The city of Los Angeles is also beginning a pilot program that will provide menstrual products in restrooms at five public libraries.
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