Maryland HB891 ensures menstrual hygiene products are provided to incarcerated women at no cost and prohibits disciplinary action for damaged items.

Maryland HB891 mandates that correctional facilities provide menstrual hygiene products at no cost to incarcerated women upon admission, on a routine basis, and upon request. The facilities must maintain records of product provisions and instances of damage due to menstrual leakage. The Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards will establish disposal standards and review facility policies and records during inspections. The bill also prohibits correctional facilities from disciplining female inmates for items damaged or destroyed without malicious intent due to visible menstrual leakage.

Maryland HB891 ensures menstrual hygiene products are provided to incarcerated women at no cost and prohibits disciplinary action for damaged items.

Maryland HB891 mandates that correctional facilities provide menstrual hygiene products at no cost to incarcerated women upon admission, on a routine basis, and upon request. The facilities must maintain records of product provisions and instances of damage due to menstrual leakage. The Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards will establish disposal standards and review facility policies and records during inspections. The bill also prohibits correctional facilities from disciplining female inmates for items damaged or destroyed without malicious intent due to visible menstrual leakage.