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 facilities must offer at least three brands of nontoxic tampons (including one with a plastic applicator), three brands of nontoxic menstrual pads, and one brand of nontoxic reusable menstrual cup. Additionally, the bill requires that these facilities have the capability 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 requires the Department of Corrections to consult with medical experts to verify menstrual products as nontoxic and to publish a list of approved products for use in correctional facilities. This legislation aims to improve the health and hygiene of incarcerated individuals by ensuring access to essential menstrual products.