2022 House Bill 5760

Give “prisoners who menstruate" supplies upon release

Introduced in the House

Feb. 16, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-3)

To amend the state corrections code by requiring prison authorities to give “a prisoner who menstruates” a one-month supply of feminine hygiene products when the prisoner is released. Current law requires giving prisoners being released a ride or carfare home, $75, proper clothes for the season, a “prisoner ID card” and documents needed to get a state ID card if they are available.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy