OntarioBill 131First Reading
Bill 131: Menstrual Health Day Act, 2026
Sponsor: Gilmour, AlexaIntroduced May 28, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on ola.orgOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Ontario
What this bill does
This bill officially designates May 28 as Menstrual Health Day in Ontario each year, raising awareness about menstrual health equity and the affordability of menstrual products, particularly for low-income, Indigenous, and young people.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This is a symbolic proclamation act and does not impose any direct obligations on businesses. Retailers, pharmacies, and distributors who sell menstrual products — particularly those operating in Northern Ontario and remote communities — may see increased public and media scrutiny around their pricing practices on and around May 28, but there are no legal requirements attached. No specific industry, business size, or operational activity is regulated or mandated by this bill.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMay 28, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- BILL-131
- Type
- Private Member's Bill
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- Session
- 44-1