(1) A facility, as defined in subsection (2) of this section, whether operated by a governmental entity or a private contractor, shall provide whichever menstrual hygiene products are requested by a person in custody to the person in custody at no expense to the person in custody. The facility shall not impose any condition or restriction on a person in custody's access to menstrual hygiene products.
(2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Facility" means:
A local jail, as defined in section 17-1-102 (7);
A multijurisdictional jail, as described in section 17-26.5-101; and(III) A municipal jail, as authorized in section 31-15-401 (1)(j).
(b) "Menstrual hygiene products" means tampons, menstrual pads, sanitary napkins, and pantiliners.
Source: L. 2019: Entire section added, (HB 19-1224), ch. 131, p. 589, § 4, effective April 25.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in HB 19-1224, see section 1 of chapter 131, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.