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KY HB40

KY HB40
AN ACT relating to providing free feminine hygiene products to elementary and secondary students.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define "feminine hygiene product"; require each public school and public charter school that includes any of grades 4 through 12 to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students; require each local board of education and public charter school board of directors to adopt policies relating to the distribution of free feminine hygiene products.

AI Summary

This bill requires all public schools and public charter schools in Kentucky that serve students in grades 4 through 12 to provide free feminine hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary napkins, to female students. The bill defines "feminine hygiene product" broadly to include various menstrual hygiene items. It also mandates that local school boards and public charter school boards develop policies for distributing these products, including guidance on their safe and healthy use, and to prevent their resale or misuse. This initiative aims to ensure that students have access to necessary menstrual products, addressing potential barriers to attendance and participation in school.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

to Primary and Secondary Education (H) (on 01/14/2026)

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