STATE BILLMD HB 457PASSED

Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement

Requiring each institution of higher education that provides on-campus housing to provide, free of charge, menstrual hygiene products in all student health centers at the institution on or before August 1, 2028.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 26, 2026; 170 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 457 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 722 · May 26, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 722House

Apr 10, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (24-10)Senate

Apr 8, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 24, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Mar 24, 2026Hearing canceledSenate

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Mar 15, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Mar 12, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed (106-30)House

Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {643923/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by AppropriationsHouse

Feb 13, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Health)House

Feb 13, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)House

Feb 11, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)House

Feb 11, 2026Hearing canceled (Appropriations)House

Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)House

Jan 23, 2026First Reading Appropriations and HealthHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 11, 2026 · House · 106 yea · 30 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 24 yea · 10 nayPassed

Subjects

Higher Education
Gender
Health
Private Schools
Reproductive Matters
restrooms
State Universities and Colleges
Women
Health Care Facilities

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