Maryland HB1357: Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements

What the bill says

A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements FOR the purpose of requiring manufacturers of menstrual hygiene products to include a list of ingredients on each package of menstrual hygiene products sold in the State; and generally relating to labeling of ingredients of menstrual hygiene products…

From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements FOR the purpose of requiring manufacturers of menstrual hygiene products to include a list of ingredients on each package of menstrual hygiene products sold in the State; and generally relating to labeling of ingredients of menstrual hygiene products. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Commercial Law Section 13-301(14)(xlvii) Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Commercial Law Section 13-301(14)(xlviii) Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume) BY adding to Article - Commercial Law Section 13-301(14)(xlix) and 14-1330 Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Commercial Law 13-301. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1357* HOUSE BILL 1357 Unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices include any: (14) Violation of a provision [or] (xlviii) Section 13-411.1(c)(2) of the Transportation Article; or (XLIX) SECTION 14-1330 OF THIS ARTICLE; OR 14-1330. (A) (1) IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED. (2) "INGREDIENT" MEANS ANY INTENTIONALLY ADDED SUBSTANCE IN A MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCT. (3) "MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCT" MEANS A PRODUCT USED FOR THE …

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Sponsors

• Anne Kaiser (D, HD-014) · primary sponsor
• Tiffany Alston (D, HD-024)
• Michele Guyton (D, 42B)
• Dana Jones (D, HD-030)
• Aaron Kaufman (D, HD-018)
• Lesley Lopez (D, HD-039)
• Gary Simmons (D, 12B)
• Greg Wims (D, 39)
• Heather Bagnall (D, 33C)
• Bonnie Cullison (D, 19)
• Pam Guzzone (D, HD-013)
• Terri Hill (D, HD-012)

Latest actions

1. April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241
2. April 9, 2026: Passed Enrolled
3. April 9, 2026: Third Reading Passed (132-1)
4. April 9, 2026: House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. April 9, 2026: Third Reading Passed (43-0)
6. April 8, 2026: Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. April 8, 2026: Favorable with Amendments {673425/1 Adopted
8. April 8, 2026: Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
9. March 20, 2026: Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
10. March 19, 2026: Referred Finance

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (43-0) (April 9, 2026): 43 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (132-1) (April 9, 2026): 132 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (132-1) (March 18, 2026): 132 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1357?

HB1357 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements.

What does HB1357 do?

In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements FOR the purpose of requiring manufacturers of menstrual hygiene products to include a list of ingredients on each package of menstrual hygiene products sold in the State; and generally relating to labeling of ingredients of menstrual hygiene products…

What is the status of HB1357?

Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1357?

Anne Kaiser (D, HD-014), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1357?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1357?ys=2026RS