Pennsylvania SR389: A Resolution recognizing October 10, 2026, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing October 10, 2026, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, October 8, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 10, 2026, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Since 2019, "Period Action Day" has been commemorated on the second Saturday in October to raise awareness of the challenges faced by menstruating girls and women around the world; and WHEREAS, Approximately half of all Pennsylvanians have a period, lasting on average between three and eight days, every 28 days over the course of around 40 years; and WHEREAS, For more than 2,000 days of their lives, on days that they have their period, menstruating individuals require period products such as pads and tampons, to go about their daily lives; and WHEREAS, In 2021, two-thirds of low-income women in the United States, more than 11 million people, reported being unable to afford period products, with half reporting having to choose between period products and food, and one in five reporting having to miss school or work as a result; and WHEREAS, It is well documented that the phenomenon of period poverty, being unable to afford period products and maintain a basic level of personal hygiene and dignity, adversely affects people's physical and mental health, disrupts their education, impedes their job performance and limits their economic potential; and WHEREAS, Communities across the United States and around the world are finally beginning to recognize the nexus between access to …

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Sponsors

• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Maria Collett (D, 12)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Lindsey Williams (D, 38)
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• John Kane (D, 9)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Patty Kim (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. October 8, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 8, 2026

Common questions

What is SR389?

SR389 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 10, 2026, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does SR389 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 10, 2026, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of SR389?

In committee as of October 8, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 8, 2026 (October 8, 2026).

Who sponsored SR389?

Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR389?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr389