On Friday, August 13th, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation for feminine hygiene products to be placed in boys’ and girls’ bathrooms, grades 4-12, for free.  On Thursday, August 12th, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora), House Bill 156 was passed.

Gov. JB Pritzker also signed legislation earlier this month, making free tampons available in all bathrooms at homeless shelters, college bathrooms, and campuses. Read more, HERE.