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NY S08821

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Correction Law by adding Section 625 to require feminine hygiene products be provided at no cost to individuals in correctional facilities
  • Mandates free provision of sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners in state and local correctional facilities for female inmates
  • Extends requirement to all state and local facilities where women are detained or confined by law enforcement agencies
  • Takes effect ninety days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to providing feminine hygiene products at no cost to individuals in correctional facilities and to any other individual in a punitive custodial setting.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.392

12/7/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/12/2018
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction5/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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