House Resolution 1112
By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield of the 63rd
A RESOLUTION
Urging statewide support for the "Georgia Menstrual Equity Act of 2026," an act promoting
equitable access to menstrual products to reduce period poverty, improve public health, and
support student success; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, period poverty affects thousands of Georgia residents, disproportionately
impacting students, low-income families, and individuals in underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, the inability to access menstrual products leads to missed school days, work
absences, and public health concerns; and
WHEREAS, eliminating the 4 percent state sales tax on menstrual products will make these
essential items more affordable; and
WHEREAS, providing free menstrual products in public schools, courthouses, government
buildings, and university buildings promotes dignity, supports public health, reduces
absenteeism, and affirms that menstrual care is a basic health necessity; and
WHEREAS, local governments, private businesses, and nonprofit organizations are
encouraged to support the implementation of the "Georgia Menstrual Equity Act of 2026"
through partnerships, donations, and awareness campaigns; and
WHEREAS, the "Georgia Menstrual Equity Act of 2026" furthers this state's commitment
to gender equity, health equity, and educational access.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body urge statewide support for the "Georgia Menstrual Equity Act of
2026," an act promoting equitable access to menstrual products to reduce period poverty,
improve public health, and support student success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
Governor, the Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Department of Public Health,
the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, the Georgia Municipal Association, and
all members of the Georgia General Assembly.