HB 29: Ohio Requires Access to Adequate Feminine Hygiene Products and Daily Showers for Menstruating Inmates
Summary
HB 29 was enacted in December 2025 and takes effect on March 20, 2026. The law requires all county, municipal, and state correctional facilities in Ohio that house female inmates to provide free, adequate feminine hygiene products and guaranteed daily access to showers for menstruating inmates, except during emergencies. It also mandates written policies to prevent discrimination in access to these products, ensure sanitary storage and disposal procedures, and provide appropriate disposal containers.
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