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MD HB457

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Feldmark

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amended from original version which would have required products in all restrooms; final version limits requirement to student health centers only

  • Creates new Subtitle 20 "Miscellaneous Programs for Institutions of Higher Education" in the Maryland Education Article

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with compliance deadline of August 1, 2028

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/12/2026
Appropriations1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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