HB998
Menstrual supplies ingredient labeling; restriction of substances, civil penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 12, 2026
House: Committee substitute printed 26107800D-H1
Chief Patron:
Holly Seibold (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Menstrual supplies ingredient labeling; restriction of substances; civil penalty.
Requires that each package or box containing menstrual supplies, as defined in the bill, contain a label of all ingredients that are included within such products when sold within the Commonwealth. Such label shall be displayed by the manufacturer in a manner that is visible and easy to understand for ... (More) the consumer. The bill prohibits the use of certain restricted substances, including talc, lead, and mercury, in menstrual supplies. The bill further prohibits use of such restricted substances as a fragrance, flavoring, or colorant or other intentionally added ingredient in menstrual supplies. The bill provides that any person who violates such requirements is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 to be paid into the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104843D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health
- 02/06/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB998)
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 3-N)
- 02/11/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/12/2026 - House: Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute (16-Y 5-N)
- 02/12/2026 - House: House committee offered
- 02/12/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26107800D-H1
