Assembly Bill 736 mandates that the Department of Corrections and county sheriffs provide free menstrual products to inmates with active menstrual cycles in state correctional institutions and county jails or houses of correction. The bill specifies that these products must include at least three brands of nontoxic tampons (with at least one brand having a plastic applicator), three brands of nontoxic menstrual pads, and one brand of nontoxic reusable menstrual cup. Additionally, the bill requires that facilities have the means to sanitize menstrual cups as needed.

To ensure the safety and health of inmates, the bill defines "nontoxic" as free from harmful substances such as carcinogens and heavy metals. It also mandates the development of procedures by the Department of Corrections, in consultation with medical experts, to verify the nontoxicity of menstrual products and to publish a list of approved products for use in correctional facilities. This initiative aims to improve the health and hygiene of incarcerated individuals by providing access to essential menstrual care products.