Bill

HB 2169

86(R) - 2019
House County Affairs
Senate Criminal Justice
House County Affairs
Senate Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
County Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Alma A. Allen
Victoria Neave
Ana-Maria Ramos
Jon E. Rosenthal
Gene Wu

Co-Author(s)

Erin Zwiener

Sponsor(s)

John Whitmire

Bill Caption

Relating to reporting concerning female prisoners who are confined in county jails and to the provision of feminine hygiene products to female prisoners.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2169 would require the Commission on Jail Standards to establish minimum standards for the quantity and quality of feminine hygiene products in jails, as well as include the number of female prisoners in the monthly report that the Commission is required to submit to counties. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 2169 as it does not affect our liberty principles.