HB237 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda HollisRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Schools, K-12, local boards of education required to provide feminine hygiene products in women's restrooms of certain schools, no cost to students

Summary

HB237 would require Alabama local school boards to provide free feminine hygiene products in women's restrooms for students in grades 5–12 starting in the 2021-2022 school year.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires local boards of education to supply sanitary napkins and tampons in the women's restrooms of each school under their control, at no cost to students. It applies to students in grades 5 through 12. The requirement takes effect the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved, with the 2021-2022 school year as the starting point.

Who It Affects

• Students in grades 5–12 at public K-12 schools under local boards of education, who would have free access to feminine hygiene products in women's restrooms.
• Local boards of education/school districts, which must provide the products in school restrooms at no cost to students.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, each local board must provide feminine hygiene products in the women's restrooms of every school building under its jurisdiction, at no cost to students.
• Section 1(b): Defines feminine hygiene products to include sanitary napkins and tampons.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval, or otherwise when it becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Schools