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MD HB457
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Feldmark
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AI Summary
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Requires all Maryland institutions of higher education with on-campus housing to provide free menstrual hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in student health centers by August 1, 2028
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Amended from original version which would have required products in all restrooms; final version limits requirement to student health centers only
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Creates new Subtitle 20 "Miscellaneous Programs for Institutions of Higher Education" in the Maryland Education Article
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Effective date of July 1, 2026, with compliance deadline of August 1, 2028
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Sponsored by 15 delegates including Feldmark, Allen, Coley, and others; received favorable report with amendments from Appropriations and Health committees
Legislative Description
Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement
Private Schools
Last Action
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15/2026