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MarylandHB 13572026 Regular SessionHouse

Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements

Sponsored By: Anne R. Kaiser (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Commercial Law - Consumer ProtectionAttorney GeneralCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Consumer ProtectionFederal GovernmentHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Industry and ManufacturingLabelingPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPrivacyReproductive Matters -see also- Abortion; BrthCntr; PregSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyUnfair Trade PracticesWomen -see also- Gender

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Ingredient labels on menstrual products

The law requires a full ingredient list on every consumer package of menstrual products sold in Maryland. Ingredients must be listed in order of predominance and shown in clear, easy‑to‑read type. Covered products include pads, tampons, and menstrual cups. Ingredients include fragrances and colorings. Manufacturers may use a confidential substance name for proprietary ingredients. Violations can be fined up to $1,000 per violation. The Division of Consumer Protection sends collected penalties to the State General Fund to cover enforcement costs. Most rules take effect October 1, 2026. Packages must meet the labeling rules by April 1, 2028.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Anne R. Kaiser

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

  • Heather Bagnall

    Democratic • House

  • Bonnie Cullison

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Jones

    Democratic • House

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Nicholaus R. Kipke

    Republican • House

  • Lesley J. Lopez

    Democratic • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Gary Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 307 • No: 2

House vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 1 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 1 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (132-1)

    4/9/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {673425/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    4/8/2026Senate

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

    3/20/2026Senate

  10. Referred Finance

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (132-1)

    3/18/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/13/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {143525/1 Adopted

    3/13/2026House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    3/13/2026House

  15. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/13/2026House

  16. First Reading Health

    2/12/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/13/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/12/2026

    PDF

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