Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1143: Menstrual Product Transparency and Safety Act of 2026; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1143 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Menstrual Product Transparency and Safety Act of 2026; enact. Primary sponsor: Kim Schofield (Democratic), Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to provide for safer menstrual products in this state; to provide for definitions; to prohibit restricted substances in menstrual products; to provide for the Department of Public Health to identify restricted substances, establish allowable trace thresholds, and provide for a phased compliance schedule; to require ingredient labeling on packages or boxes; to require third-party testing of ingredients; to provide for public disclosure of such testing results; to provide for a civil penalty; to require the Department of Public Health to establish a public education campaign; to provide for periodic review; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper