The bill enacts new sections 341.261, 753.321, and 5120.631 of the Revised Code, which mandate that county and municipal correctional facilities, as well as state correctional institutions, provide female inmates with access to feminine hygiene products and showers. Specifically, these facilities are required to supply an adequate amount of feminine hygiene products at no cost to inmates experiencing a menstrual cycle, ensuring that these products are available based on individualized need and without any form of reprimand. Additionally, the bill stipulates that each facility must have written policies to protect against discrimination in the provision of these products and to establish proper storage, administration, and disposal methods.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that female inmates must have access to a minimum of one shower per day with hot water, regardless of their disciplinary status, unless the facility is experiencing an emergency. The legislation also requires the provision of designated disposal containers for used feminine hygiene products and outlines the definition of emergencies that may affect these provisions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the dignity and health of female inmates by ensuring their basic hygiene needs are met.