Bill > A08840

This bill amends New York's correction law to prohibit state and local correctional facilities from denying entry or contact visits to individuals based on their menstrual status or possession of menstrual products or contraceptive devices. Specifically, the bill prevents correctional facilities from refusing entry to visitors who are menstruating, have menstrual products (such as pads, tampons, menstrual cups, or menstrual discs), or have contraceptive devices (including intrauterine devices, contraceptive implants, and vaginal rings), even if these items are detected during body scanning or alternative screening methods. The legislation ensures that visitors will not be required to remove these personal health and hygiene items as a condition of entering the facility or having contact visits with incarcerated individuals. By explicitly protecting visitors' rights to maintain their personal health and dignity, the bill aims to reduce discriminatory practices that might prevent individuals from visiting loved ones in correctional facilities due to natural bodily functions or personal health management.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8840