Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2025, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 497 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2025, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the State of New York. The resolution highlights the issue of period poverty, which affects women and girls due to an inability to afford necessary menstrual products. It notes that period poverty can lead to health issues and missed work or school, exacerbating the cycle of poverty. The resolution aims to raise awareness and improve access to menstrual products, recognizing their importance for a healthy life.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2025, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 497 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 12-18, 2025, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in the State of New York. The resolution highlights the issue of period poverty, which affects women and girls due to an inability to afford necessary menstrual products. It notes that period poverty can lead to health issues and missed work or school, exacerbating the cycle of poverty. The resolution aims to raise awareness and improve access to menstrual products, recognizing their importance for a healthy life.