In Michigan, a 6% tax is included on the purchase of tampons and sanitary pads, however, one Grand Rapids woman is lobbying to end that. Bills to end the tax have been introduced before but have stalled out in the past. Bills in both the House and Senate were re-introduced in February. They are currently waiting to be heard at committee meetings which is the next step in the process. There is a pending lawsuit against the state that alleges collecting tax on menstrual products is "unlawful and invalid" citing the products are medical necessities which typically aren't taxed under state law.