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This bill requires state educational institutions in New Mexico to provide free menstrual products (specifically sanitary pads and tampons) in campus bathrooms, with specific placement requirements: in every women's bathroom, every gender-neutral bathroom, and at least one men's bathroom on campus. The bill includes a $1 million appropriation from the state's general fund to the higher education department, to be distributed to educational institutions in fiscal year 2026 proportionally based on the number of female students. The funding is intended to cover the cost of purchasing menstrual product dispensers and the products themselves. Any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will be returned to the general fund. The legislation aims to improve access to menstrual products for students across New Mexico's state educational institutions, recognizing the importance of providing these essential hygiene items at no cost to students.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=151&year=25