New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 8840: Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a visitor to such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating, wearing a menstrual product or has a contraceptive device

Passed both chambers Last action June 3, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

Plain-language summary

A 8840 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a visitor to such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating, wearing a menstrual product or has a contraceptive device. Primary sponsor: Larinda Hooks (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Larinda Hooks (Democratic/Working Families). 10 co-sponsors.