HB 30 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Require correctional facilities supply feminine hygiene products

HB 30 requires county, municipal, and state correctional facilities to provide female inmates with free feminine hygiene products, including tampons and sanitary napkins in various sizes, based on their individual needs. The law mandates that these facilities create written policies to prevent discrimination in product distribution and establish safe procedures for storage, disposal, and hygiene. Additionally, the bill ensures that female inmates receive at least one daily shower with hot water unless the facility is facing a specific emergency, such as a riot or staff shortage. This legislation applies to all female inmates regardless of their charge, disability status, or disciplinary separation.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2023 Last action Jun 11, 2024
Floor votes · House May 22, 2024

How they voted

920
Passed
Total votes 92
May 22, 2024
D Democratic32
32 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican60
60 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 11, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Feb 15, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 36 co-sponsors

Sponsors