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NY A08840
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Larinda Hooks
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state and local correctional facilities from denying entry or contact visits to visitors who are menstruating or have contraceptive devices
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Bars facilities from denying access based on body scan imaging or alternative screening methods showing menstrual products or contraceptive devices
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Covers menstrual pads, tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual discs, intrauterine devices, contraceptive implants, and vaginal rings
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Prohibits facilities from requiring visitors to remove these products as a condition of entry or contact visits
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a person visiting such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating or has a contraceptive device or appears on body scan imaging or alternative methods to have or be using a menstrual product or contraceptive device.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026