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SB1270 • 2026

Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12

Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Washington, Barbara; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S241

    Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S76

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1270 - This act requires public schools and charter schools that include any of grades 4-12 to make at least one type of feminine hygiene product, as provided in the act, available in each school building for use by female students at no cost. Each school board and charter school governing body shall adopt policies establishing procedures for the distribution of feminine hygiene products and guidance regarding the safe use of such products, as well as prohibiting the resale or misuse of feminine hygiene products that are distributed to female students in accordance with the provisions of the act.

This act is identical to SB 342 (2025).
OLIVIA SHANNON