| Action | Amend current 6VAC15-40-770 to require that feminine hygiene items be provided to female inmates without charge |
| Stage | Fast-Track |
| Comment Period | Ended on 12/26/2018 |
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Thank you for approving 6VAC 15-40-770, the HB83 revised regulation/standard.
Access to safe menstrual products is a matter of human dignity and public health, and menstrual supplies are a health care necessity. That includes tampons and pads, which should be provided freely, like toilet paper, in ALL public facilities. Consistency and enforcement are essential to ensure free and equal access to menstrual products across all jails and prisons.