Correctional Services - Incarcerated Individuals - Menstrual Hygiene
Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: CorrectionsStatus: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Patuxent Institution and each State and local correctional facility to maintain records on instances of items damaged or destroyed due to visible leakage of menstrual discharge under certain circumstances; prohibiting the Patuxent Institution and each State and local correctional facility from subjecting female incarcerated individuals to disciplinary measures for items damaged or destroyed without malicious intent due to visible leakage of menstrual discharge; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Luke | Planned Parenthood of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Conaway, Delegate Conawaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Kouadio, Michele | A Mother's Cry | Position only |