Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Corrections
 
Board
State Board of Local and Regional Jails
 
chapter
Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups [6 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action Amend current 6VAC15-40-770 to require that feminine hygiene items be provided to female inmates without charge
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/26/2018
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12/20/18  3:34 pm
Commenter: Sara Holtz, DrPH

human dignity & public health imperative
 

Imagine your mother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin or friend with no means at her disposal to catch her monthly bleeding. Then consider the public health impact of that blood on anyone who might unknowingly come in contact with it. Making tampons and pads available is imperative.

 

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