ALABAMA (WHNT) — A law taking effect in Alabama next week is meant to make purchasing menstrual and maternity products a little cheaper.

About 16% of Alabama families live below the poverty line, according to 2023 U.S. Census data. For many, products used for menstrual hygiene, pregnancy and caring for babies are a necessity.

Beginning Monday, shoppers will not be charged state sales tax for some of these items.

"This sort of bill is a step in the right direction to show young people that, hey, if you want to build a family, this is how our government is going to remove the barriers," said Shante Wolfe, the URGE Southeastern States Field Director.

URGE is a group advocating for reproductive and gender equity, including equal access to menstrual hygiene and family care products.

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