NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

States are increasingly passing legislation to ease access to menstrual supplies—from exempting menstrual products from state sales tax to providing no cost supplies at schools, shelters and correctional facilities. The cost of these products can create a barrier to access for many women and girls leading to negative health outcomes and reduced school attendance. Join us for an informative discussion about policy levers available to state lawmakers and learn from states that have passed access bills.

States license and oversee an array of facilities offering long-term services and supports to patients. This webinar will highlight state examples of programs and policies that aim to improve care and ensure access in long-term care facilities, including improving state licensing and oversight of ownership structures, addressing workforce shortages and more. 

The rising cost of insulin has long been in the national spotlight, and Congress, state policymakers and manufacturers have acted in response to this trend. Although these policies delivered meaningful insulin affordability for millions of Americans, some people with diabetes still face barriers. This webinar will provide an overview of these initiatives, consider potential next steps for states and highlight state examples.