Pennsylvania HB 2707: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the offenses of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under influence and aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 3783
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2707
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY RUSNOCK, SHUSTERMAN, TIBURCIO, RIVERA, HANBIDGE,
SANCHEZ, NEILSON, FLEMING, D. WILLIAMS AND GILLEN,
JULY 16, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, JULY 16, 2026
AN ACT
Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and
immunities, providing for liability for damages from donated
menstrual products.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes is amended by adding a section to read:
§ 8338.2. Liability for damages from donated menstrual
products.
(a) Donor immunity.--A person who donates a menstrual
product in good faith to a nonprofit organization for ultimate
free distribution to an individual in need of the menstrual
product is not subject to civil or criminal liability arising
from the nature, age, packaging or condition of the menstrual
product if the menstrual product is apparently fit for use.
(b) Nonprofit organization immunity.--A nonprofit
organization that distributes a menstrual product in good faith
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to an individual in need of the menstrual product is not subject
to civil or criminal liability arising from the nature, age,
packaging or condition of the menstrual product if the menstrual
product is apparently fit for use.
(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) or (b) shall not apply to an
injury or death of the ultimate user or recipient of the
menstrual product that results from an act or omission of the
donor or nonprofit organization constituting gross negligence,
recklessness or intentional misconduct.
(d) Nonliability.--This section does not create liability.
(e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Donate." To give or distribute without requiring anything
of monetary value from the ultimate recipient. For purposes of
this section, a nonprofit organization may donate to another
nonprofit organization, notwithstanding that the donor
organization has charged a processing fee to the donee
organization, provided the ultimate recipient or user is not
required to give anything of monetary value.
"Menstrual product." A sanitary napkin, tampon, liner,
menstrual cup, period underwear or similar product used in
connection with menstruation.
"Nonprofit organization." An incorporated or unincorporated
organization that has been incorporated or established and is
operating for religious, charitable or educational purposes and
that does not distribute any of its income to its members,
directors or officers.
"Person." An individual, corporation, partnership,
organization, association or government entity. In the case of a
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corporation, partnership, organization, association or
governmental entity, the term also includes an officer,
director, partner, deacon, trustee, council member or other
elected or appointed individual responsible for the governance
of the entity.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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