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MarylandHB 04572026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement

Sponsored By: Jessica Feldmark (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Higher EducationGender -see also- WomenHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etcHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Private Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchReproductive Matters -see also- Abortion; BrthCntr; PregRestroomsState Universities and CollegesWomen -see also- Gender

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Free menstrual products at college health centers

Maryland colleges that offer on-campus housing must provide free menstrual hygiene products in every student health center. Products include size-appropriate tampons and sanitary napkins. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. Schools must comply by August 1, 2028.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jessica Feldmark

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

  • Derrick Coley

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Jones

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Embry

    Democratic • House

  • Kris Fair

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Julian Ivey

    Democratic • House

  • Mary A. Lehman

    Democratic • House

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Ruth

    Democratic • House

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie Ziegler

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 40

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 24 • No: 10

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 106 • No: 30 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 722

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (24-10)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026Senate

  8. Hearing canceled

    3/24/2026Senate

  9. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/15/2026Senate

  10. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (106-30)

    3/11/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {643923/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    3/10/2026House

  15. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Health)

    2/13/2026House

  16. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)

    2/13/2026House

  17. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)

    2/11/2026House

  18. Hearing canceled (Appropriations)

    2/11/2026House

  19. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)

    2/9/2026House

  20. First Reading Appropriations and Health

    1/23/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2026

    PDF

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