ILLINOIS SCHOOLS WILL HAVE TO MAKE SURE ALL BATHROOMS ARE STOCKED WITH MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS UNDER A BILL PASSED BY THE HOUSE THURSDAY.

THE MEASURE PASSED ON A 68 TO 43 VOTE, WITH A LOT OF DEBATE ABOUT WHY BOTH MALE AND FEMALE BATHROOMS NEED TO HAVE PADS AND TAMPONS. REPRESENTATIVE KATHLEEN WILLIS OF NORTHLAKE EXPLAINS.

SUPPORTERS ARGUE THE PRODUCTS SHOULD BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WHO HAVE THEIR PERIOD AT SCHOOL, BUT REPRESENTATIVE ANDREW CHESNEY OF FREEPORT DISAGREED.

THE MEASURE PASSED ON A 68 TO 43 VOTE AND NOW MOVES TO THE SENATE.