MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN ED. INSTITUTIONS

HB 151 requires all New Mexico state educational institutions (including colleges and universities) to provide free menstrual products (pads or tampons) in every women's bathroom, every gender-neutral bathroom, and at least one men's bathroom. The bill appropriates $1 million from the general fund for FY2026 to purchase dispensers and products, distributing funds based on each institution's proportion of female students. Unspent funds must revert to the general fund by the end of FY2026. This policy directly affects all students using these campus facilities, aiming to ensure access to essential hygiene products. The bill passed committee review but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.