Requiring correctional facilities to provide free feminine hygiene products

SB 111 requires all West Virginia correctional facilities, regional jails, and juvenile detention centers to provide free tampons and sanitary napkins to female inmates and female juveniles in custody during menstruation. It mandates that facilities deliver these products within eight hours of a request, ensuring access as soon as practicable during menstrual cycles. The bill defines key terms like "feminine hygiene products," "menstruation," and "female" to align with existing legal definitions. This policy directly affects incarcerated women and girls by guaranteeing access to essential hygiene items at no cost.