Bill > A5172

This bill amends existing New Jersey law to require state and county correctional facilities to provide feminine hygiene products with varying absorbency levels to female inmates. Specifically, the bill modifies two existing sections of law related to corrections, adding language that explicitly mandates that feminine hygiene products must be available in different absorbency levels, in addition to being provided free of charge at the inmate's request. The change applies to both state correctional facilities, where the Commissioner of Corrections has oversight, and county correctional facilities, which are managed by their chief executive officers or wardens. This update ensures that female inmates have access to a range of feminine hygiene products that can meet their individual needs during menstruation, recognizing the importance of providing appropriate personal hygiene supplies in correctional settings. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, and it builds upon previous legislation from 2019 that already required the provision of standard feminine hygiene products to incarcerated women.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5172