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WI AB736

WI AB736
Free menstrual products for inmates of state correctional institutions or county jails or houses of correction. (FE)

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Introduced
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Corrections to ensure that each state correctional institution provides all of the following verified nontoxic menstrual 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 provides all of the following verified nontoxic menstrual 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 provide free, nontoxic menstrual products to inmates with active menstrual cycles in state correctional institutions, county jails, and houses of correction. Specifically, the bill mandates that these facilities must offer at least three brands of tampons (with one brand having a plastic applicator), three brands of menstrual pads, and one brand of reusable menstrual cup, all of which must be verified as nontoxic. The bill defines "nontoxic" as products free from harmful substances like carcinogens, heavy metals, pesticides, and other potentially dangerous additives. Additionally, the Department of Corrections must develop procedures to verify and publish a list of approved nontoxic menstrual products, and both state and county facilities must provide a way to sanitize reusable menstrual cups for inmates. This legislation aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals have access to essential hygiene products without additional cost, addressing a significant health and dignity concern for menstruating inmates.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (37)

Margaret Arney (D)*,  Brienne Brown (D)*,  Ryan Clancy (D)*,  Karen DeSanto (D)*,  Ben DeSmidt (D)*,  Jodene Emerson (D)*,  Russell Goodwin (D)*,  Francesca Hong (D)*,  Andrew Hysell (D)*,  Alex Joers (D)*,  Dean Kaufert (R)*,  Darrin Madison (D)*,  Renuka Mayadev (D)*,  Maureen McCarville (D)*,  Vincent Miresse (D)*,  Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,  Christian Phelps (D)*,  Pricilla Prado (D)*,  Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,  Ann Roe (D)*,  Lee Snodgrass (D)*,  Angela Stroud (D)*,  Shelia Stubbs (D)*,  Lisa Subeck (D)*,  Sequanna Taylor (D)*,  Angelito Tenorio (D)*,  Randy Udell (D)*,  Robyn Vining (D)*,  Tim Carpenter (D),  Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),  Dora Drake (D),  Dianne Hesselbein (D),  LaTonya Johnson (D),  Chris Larson (D),  Melissa Ratcliff (D),  Kelda Roys (D),  Mark Spreitzer (D), 

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received (on 01/30/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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