HB 1357 — Maryland
Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements
Requiring, beginning April 1, 2028, manufacturers of menstrual hygiene products to include a list of all ingredients listed in order of predominance and displayed prominently in conspicuous type on each consumer-facing package of menstrual hygiene products sold in the State.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 · Apr 28, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Health (House of Delegates); Finance (Senate)
Updated May 6, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Health
Feb 12, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Finance
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Passed Enrolled
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241
Apr 28, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Anne Kaiser, Tiffany Alston, Michele Guyton, Dana Jones, Aaron Kaufman, Lesley Lopez, Gary Simmons, Greg Wims, Heather Bagnall Tudball, Bonnie Cullison, Pam Guzzone, Terri Hill, Tom Hutchinson, Steve Johnson, Nic Kipke, Sandy Rosenberg, Kim Ross, Deni Taveras, Jennifer White Holland, Teresa Woorman, Martinez
House of Delegates vote — 132–1
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
132 yea · 1 nay · 8 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 43–0
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 21, 2026 · result: pass
43 yea · 0 nay · 4 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 132–1
On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred) · Mar 24, 2026 · result: pass
132 yea · 1 nay · 8 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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