§ 8-107.1

Maryland § 8-107.1

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghs: Housing and Community Development
• Title: 8

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§8–107.1. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 725 OF 2022 //

(a) Subject to the appropriation of funding in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, during fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, Southern Maryland Tri–County Community Action Committee, Inc., United Communities Against Poverty, Inc., and Community Assistance Network, Inc., in collaboration with the appropriate local health department, shall make available feminine hygiene products, as defined in § 4–2401 of this article, in an amount sufficient to meet the needs of the woman obtaining the feminine hygiene products.

(b) Southern Maryland Tri–County Community Action Committee, Inc., United Communities Against Poverty, Inc., and Community Assistance Network, Inc. may not require payment for the feminine hygiene products made available under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) For fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill funding in an amount estimated to be sufficient for providing feminine hygiene products as required under this subsection.

(d) On or before December 1, 2026, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the implementation of this section and any findings and recommendations.