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This bill requires county correctional facilities, municipal correctional facilities, and state correctional institutions to provide female inmates with free feminine hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in various sizes, based on individual needs, without reprimand. The facilities must develop written policies that protect inmates from discrimination in accessing these products, establish proper storage and disposal methods, and create sanitary procedures for handling these products. Additionally, except during emergencies (which are broadly defined to include situations like riots, staff shortages, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters), these facilities must provide inmates experiencing menstruation with at least one daily shower with hot water access, regardless of their disciplinary status. The bill defines "female" in biological terms and aims to ensure that menstruating inmates have consistent access to necessary hygiene products and basic cleaning facilities. These requirements apply to various types of correctional facilities, including county jails, municipal jails, and state correctional institutions, with the goal of maintaining basic dignity and health standards for female inmates.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb29