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VA HB998
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Holly Seibold
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AI Summary
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Requires manufacturers to label all intentionally added ingredients on menstrual product packaging (tampons, pads, discs, menstrual cups, and menstrual underwear), listed in descending order of predominance
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Manufacturers must post ingredient information on their websites and update within 6 months of any ingredient changes; physical package labels must be updated within 18 months of changes
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Allows manufacturers to protect trade secrets by listing confidential substances by common name only, without full disclosure, if the substance qualifies under federal trade secret or EPA confidentiality protections
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Violations constitute prohibited practices under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and are subject to its enforcement provisions
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Takes effect January 1, 2027, with products manufactured before that date exempt from labeling requirements
Legislative Description
Menstrual products ingredient labeling; restriction of substances, delayed effective date.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/14/2026