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WV HB5082
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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)
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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