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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
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 free feminine hygiene products, defined as tampons and sanitary napkins, must be provided to female inmates in state jails, regional jails, or state correctional facilities, and to female juveniles in juvenile detention. These products must be provided at no cost to the individual, and they should be made available as soon as practicable upon request, but no later than eight hours after the request is made. This change is being added to existing laws that govern charges assessed against inmates for services and the medical treatment of juveniles in custody.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5082&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Corrections & Rehabilitation, Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955014317 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5082%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5082 |
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