Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 457: Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 457 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement. Primary sponsor: Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 722.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kim Ross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Natalie Ziegler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 722
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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