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H.B. 30 Bill Analysis
135th General Assembly
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Version: As Reported by House State and Local Government
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Humphrey
Effective date:
Shalanda Plowden, Research Analyst
SUMMARY
Prohibits county and municipal correctional facilities and state correctional institutions
housing female inmates from denying inmates access to feminine hygiene products.
Requires county and municipal correctional facilities and state correctional institutions
housing female inmates to provide inmates experiencing a menstrual cycle with an
adequate supply of feminine hygiene products at no cost to the inmates.
Requires county and municipal correctional facilities and state correctional institutions
housing female inmates to have a policy that allows access to feminine hygiene
products while providing sanitary disposal methods.
Requires county and municipal correctional facilities and state correctional institutions
housing female inmates to provide a designated area with containers for disposal of
feminine hygiene products.
Requires county and municipal correctional facilities and state correctional institutions
housing female inmates to provide inmates experiencing menstruation a minimum of
one shower per day with access to hot water for washing, except when experiencing an
emergency.
This analysis was prepared before the report of the House State and Local Government Committee
appeared in the House Journal. Note that the legislative history may be incomplete.
April 24, 2024
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DETAILED ANALYSIS
Providing feminine hygiene products
The bill requires that each county and municipal correctional facility and state
correctional institution housing female inmates provide inmates experiencing a menstrual cycle
with an adequate supply based on individualized need, in perpetuity and without reprimand, of
feminine hygiene products in a variety of sizes at no cost to the inmates.1 The bill prohibits such
a county or municipal correctional facility or state correctional institution from denying inmates
access to feminine hygiene products.2 The bill defines “county correctional facility,” “municipal
correctional facility,” “state correctional institution,” “female,” and “feminine hygiene
products” for purposes of its provisions (see “Definitions,” below).
Access to and disposal of feminine hygiene products
The bill requires that each county and municipal correctional facility and state
correctional institution housing female inmates provide a separate disposal container with a lid
in a safe, designated area for inmates experiencing a menstrual cycle within the facility. The
container’s purpose is to dispose of used, soiled, or damaged feminine hygiene products.3 The
bill also requires that each such county and municipal correctional facility and state correctional
institution have a written policy and procedure that protects inmates from being denied
feminine hygiene products based on race, sex, income status, degree of charge, disability
status, or any other type of discriminatory identity.4 The policy must also establish proper
methods for storing, administering, and disposing of feminine hygiene products and safe and
sanitary procedures for hand washing and cleaning of surfaces between restrooms and the
designated areas for disposal bins.5
Access to shower
The bill requires that each county and municipal correctional facility and state
correctional institution that houses female inmates provide inmates experiencing menstruation
a minimum of one shower per day with access to hot water for washing, regardless of whether
the inmates are separated from the general population for disciplinary status, unless the facility
or institution is experiencing an “emergency” (see “Definitions,” below).6
1 R.C. 341.261(B), 753.321(B), and 5120.631(B).
2 R.C. 341.261(E), 753.321(E), and 5120.631(E).
3 R.C. 341.261(D), 753.321(D), and 5120.631(D).
4 R.C. 341.261(C)(1), 753.321(C)(1), and 5120.631(C)(1).
5 R.C. 341.261(C)(2) and (3), 753.321(C)(2) and (3), and 5120.631(C)(2) and (3).
6 R.C. 341.261(F), 753.321(F), and 5120.631(F).
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Definitions
As used in the bill:
“County correctional facility” means a county jail, county workhouse, minimum security
jail, joint city and county workhouse, municipal-county correctional center, multicounty-
municipal correctional center, municipal-county jail or workhouse, or multicounty-municipal jail
or workhouse.7
“Emergency” includes: (1) riots or inmate uprisings, (2) escapes or attempted escapes,
(3) staff shortages or strikes, (4) outbreaks of contagious diseases, (5) incidents of suicide or
self-harm, (6) gang-related violence or conflicts within the inmate population, (7) natural
disasters, or (8) hostage situations.8
“Municipal correctional facility” means a municipal jail, municipal workhouse, minimum
security jail, joint city and county workhouse, municipal-county correctional center,
multicounty-municipal correctional center, municipal-county jail or workhouse, or multicounty-
municipal jail or workhouse.9
“State correctional institution” means any institution or facility that is operated by the
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and that is used for the custody, care, or
treatment of criminal, delinquent, or psychologically or psychiatrically disturbed offenders.10
“Female” means of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs and has
XX chromosomes, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes or ova that can be
fertilized by male gametes.11
“Feminine hygiene products” means tampons and sanitary napkins that are used for the
menstrual cycle.12
HISTORY
Action Date
Introduced 02-15-23
Reported, H. State & Local Gov't ---
ANHB0030RH-135/ar
7 R.C. 341.261(A)(1).
8 R.C. 341.261(A)(2), 753.321(A)(1), and 5120.631(A)(1).
9 R.C. 753.321(A)(4).
10 R.C. 5120.631(A)(4) and 2967.01, not in the bill.
11 R.C. 341.261(A)(3), 752.321(A)(2), and 5120.631(A)(2).
12 R.C. 341.261(A)(4), 753.321(A)(3), and 5120.631(A)(3).
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