Pennsylvania § 5910 - Feminine hygiene and incontinence products.
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§ 5910. Feminine hygiene and incontinence products.
(a) Issuance of feminine hygiene products relating to menstruation.--A supply of feminine hygiene products shall be provided to all incarcerated individuals and detainees who are menstruating in a correctional institution each month at no cost to the incarcerated individuals and detainees, regardless of financial means. Incarcerated individuals and detainees shall not be required to show proof of need or to undergo a medical examination or obtain a medical permit, authorization or diagnosis to receive the products under subsection (b).
(b) Feminine hygiene products provided.--A choice of at least two sizes or absorbencies of sanitary pads shall be distributed to all incarcerated individuals and detainees who are menstruating in a correctional institution or if requested from medical staff.
(c) Feminine hygiene products to be requested.--A choice of at least two sizes of tampons shall be distributed to incarcerated individuals and detainees who request a tampon from medical staff.
(d) Issuance of feminine hygiene products relating to bladder control and incontinence.--A supply of products for bladder control and incontinence shall be provided to incarcerated individuals and detainees, including geriatric incarcerated individuals and postpartum incarcerated individuals, who require such products each month at no cost to incarcerated individuals and detainees, regardless of financial means.
(e) Bladder control and incontinence products distribution.--Adult diapers or protective undergarments shall be distributed to incarcerated individuals who require them.
(f) Rules and regulations.--The correctional institution shall promulgate rules necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this section.
(g) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "feminine hygiene products" means products that women use during menstruation. The term includes tampons and sanitary napkins.
(Dec. 14, 2023, P.L.396, No.47, eff. 180 days)
2023 Amendment. Act 47 added section 5910.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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