Senate Bill 727 mandates that the Department of Corrections (DOC) provide a range of personal hygiene products to inmates in state correctional institutions and requires sheriffs to do the same in county jails and houses of correction. The bill specifies that these products must be available at prices not exceeding 125% of the sales price at the highest-grossing retail chain in the state for general hygiene items, and at 100% for culturally sensitive products suitable for specific hair types. Additionally, each inmate will receive a monthly stipend of $25 to purchase these hygiene products from the commissary.

The bill allocates $6,450,000 to the DOC for each year of the 2025-27 biennium to support the implementation of these stipends. It also outlines the specific hygiene products that must be provided, including deodorant, shampoo, body wash, and culturally appropriate items like natural hair oil and cocoa-butter-based lotion. This legislation aims to enhance the availability of personal hygiene products for inmates, ensuring they have access to necessary items for their well-being.