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VA HB998

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Holly Seibold

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Violations constitute prohibited practices under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and are subject to its enforcement provisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education and Health2/18/2026
Health and Human Services: Health1/23/2026
Health and Human Services1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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