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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require that free feminine hygiene products be provided to female prisoners in all jails, regional jails or state correctional facilities and female juveniles in juvenile detention.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that correctional facilities, including jails, regional jails, and state correctional facilities, must provide free feminine hygiene products, defined as tampons and sanitary napkins, to female inmates and female juveniles in juvenile detention. These products must be provided at no cost and made available as soon as practicable upon request, but no later than eight hours after the request is made. This change is being made to existing laws concerning inmate charges for services and the medical care of juveniles in custody.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Corrections & Rehabilitation, Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=940419532 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb108%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=108 |
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