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WI AB770
WI AB770Free feminine hygiene products for inmates of state correctional institutions or county jails or houses of correction. (FE)
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Introduced
12/08/2023
12/08/2023
In Committee
12/08/2023
12/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Corrections to ensure that each state correctional institution has a commissary that provides all of the following feminine hygiene products free of charge to any inmate with an active menstrual cycle: at least three brands of tampons, with at least one brand having a plastic applicator, in appropriate absorbencies for varying levels of menstrual flow; at least three brands of menstrual pads in appropriate absorbencies for varying levels of menstrual flow; and at least one brand of reusable menstrual cup. The department must also ensure that the state correctional institution has the means to sanitize inmate menstrual cups on an as-needed basis. The bill requires the sheriff to ensure that each county jail or house of correction has a commissary that provides all of the following feminine hygiene products free of charge to any inmate with an active menstrual cycle: at least three brands of tampons, with at least one brand having a plastic applicator, in appropriate absorbencies for varying levels of menstrual flow; at least three brands of menstrual pads in appropriate absorbencies for varying levels of menstrual flow; and at least one brand of reusable menstrual cup. The sheriff must also ensure that the county jail or house of correction has the means to sanitize inmate menstrual cups on an as-needed basis. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Corrections and county sheriffs to ensure that state correctional institutions, county jails, and houses of correction provide free feminine hygiene products, including at least three brands of tampons, three brands of menstrual pads, and one brand of reusable menstrual cups, to any inmate with an active menstrual cycle. The bill also requires the department and sheriffs to provide the means to sanitize reusable menstrual cups on an as-needed basis.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (27)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Jimmy Anderson (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Sue Conley (D)*,
Dave Considine (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
LaKeshia Myers (D)*,
Tod Ohnstad (D)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kristina Shelton (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab770 |
| AB770 ROCP for Committee on Corrections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/corrections/1788536.pdf |
| AB770 ROCP for Committee on Corrections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/corrections/1788536.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB770: Fiscal Estimate From DOC | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/fe/ab770/ab770_doc.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/AB770.pdf |
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