Requires State and county correctional facilities to make feminine hygiene products of varying absorbency levels available to female inmates.
This bill (S 2272) requires all New Jersey state and county correctional facilities to provide female inmates with feminine hygiene products (like tampons and pads) in varying absorbency levels, not just standard options. It directly affects all female inmates in these facilities by mandating free, accessible products tailored to individual needs. The key change amends existing law (P.L.2019, c.288) to replace the requirement for "standard" products with the new standard of "varying absorbency levels." This is a concrete policy change focused on improving access to essential hygiene items for incarcerated women.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
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