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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), passed the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill unanimously on Tuesday, following its first introduction in 2017.

The products will not be universally free. Just legally have to be made available for free to people who need them, while compensating providers.

It is estimated the scheme will cost around 24 million pounds per year ($44 million).

The legislation also obliges universities, secondary schools, and colleges to make the products available in all relevant toilets, while allowing ministers to designate other public institutions — such as pharmacies or community centres — to offer the products.

Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon, who introduced the bill, told The Guardian it was a proud day for Scotland:

A few years ago there had never been an open discussion of menstruation in the Holyrood [parliament] chamber, and now it is mainstream. This will make a massive difference to the lives of women and girls and everyone who menstruates.