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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Angela McKnight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee