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WV HB5082

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all state jails, regional jails, correctional facilities, and juvenile detention centers in West Virginia to provide free feminine hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) to female inmates and juveniles

  • Mandates that products must be provided based on the individual's choice as soon as practicable upon request, but no later than eight hours after the request is made

  • Amends three sections of West Virginia Code: §15A-4-13 (corrections management), §28-5C-3 (new section for female felons), and §49-2-906 (juvenile services)

  • Explicitly exempts feminine hygiene products from the existing inmate fee system that allows charges up to $25 for certain medical services

Legislative Description

Related to menstrual products in correctional facilities

Corrections

Last Action

To House Finance

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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