Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 40: AN ACT relating to providing free feminine hygiene products to elementary and secondary students.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 40 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to providing free feminine hygiene products to elementary and secondary students. Primary sponsor: Matt Lehman (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Primary and Secondary Education (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define "feminine hygiene product"; require each public school and public charter school that includes any of grades 4 through 12 to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students; require each local board of education and public charter school board of directors to adopt policies relating to the distribution of free feminine hygiene products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House