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AL HB363
Bill
Status
2/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Wadsworth
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AI Summary
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Amends Sections 14-3-44 and 14-6-19 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require provision of feminine hygiene products to female prisoners.
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The Department of Corrections must provide feminine hygiene products to female prisoners in state penitentiaries who are unable to provide them for themselves, as soon as practicable upon request.
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County sheriffs must provide feminine hygiene products to female prisoners in county jails who are unable to provide them for themselves, at county expense, as soon as practicable upon request.
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Products are provided only to female prisoners who cannot afford them and must be requested by the prisoner.
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The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
County jails and state penitentiaries, prisoners, sheriff and Dept. of Corrections, required to provide feminine hygiene products to female inmates under certain conditions, Secs. 14-3-44, 14-6-19 am'd.
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Last Action
State Government first Amendment Offered
2/22/2018