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What is NYC AC § 9-141?

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This section mandates that the Department of Correction provide menstrual products to incarcerated individuals upon request. It requires the department to supply reusable menstrual cups to individuals upon their release and to report annually on the provision of these products. Applies to individuals in the custody of the Department of Correction.

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§ 9-141 Menstrual products.

AC § 9-141

a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Commissioner. The term “commissioner” means the commissioner of correction. Department. The term “department” means the department of correction. Menstrual cup. The term “menstrual cup” means a funnel-shaped or disc-shaped device made of either reusable or single-use material for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. b. Distribution of menstrual products.

1.All incarcerated individuals in the custody of the department who are in need of menstrual products shall be provided, at the department’s expense, with menstrual products as soon as practicable upon request. All individuals arrested and detained in the custody of the department for at least 48 hours who are in need of menstrual products shall be provided, at the department’s expense, with menstrual products as soon as practicable upon request.

2.The department shall provide a reusable menstrual cup, at the department’s expense, to any person who requests such cup upon release from the department’s custody. c. Reporting on provision of menstrual products.

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