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MD HB457
MD HB457Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each institution of higher education to provide, free of charge, menstrual hygiene products in all restrooms at the institution on or before August 1, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill requires each institution of higher education in Maryland to provide menstrual hygiene products, defined as size-appropriate tampons or sanitary napkins for use during a menstrual cycle, free of charge in all restrooms by August 1, 2028, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Jessica Feldmark (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Derrick Coley (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Natalie Ziegler (D),
Last Action
Second Reading Passed with Amendments (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0457?ys=2026RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 643923/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0457_64392301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0457_hlt.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0457_app.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0457f.pdf |
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