New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2272: Requires State and county correctional facilities to make feminine hygiene products of varying absorbency levels available to female inmates.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2272 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires State and county correctional facilities to make feminine hygiene products of varying absorbency levels available to female inmates. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic); Angela McKnight (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.