HB 1357 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements

HB 1357 requires manufacturers of menstrual hygiene products (such as pads, tampons, and menstrual cups) sold in Maryland to list all ingredients on product packaging. The ingredient list must be displayed prominently in clear, easy-to-read text and in the order of the amount present (from most to least). Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Maryland law, subject to enforcement and penalties. The requirement takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Apr 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

Third - Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements → Enrolled - Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements · 5 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from a draft version to its final enrolled form, adding official seals and signatures for the Governor and legislative leaders. Substantively, the bill defines 'confidential substance' to include ingredients protected by federal trade secret laws or those recognized as safe by the FDA, while requiring manufacturers to list all other ingredients on packaging by April 1, 2028.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on consumer protection for menstrual hygiene products sold in Maryland, with no changes to the geographic or product applicability.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'confidential substance' to clarify which ingredients can be listed by common name to protect trade secrets or federal safety approvals.

Updated the definition of 'ingredient' to explicitly include fragrance and coloring substances.

REQUIREMENT

Refined the ingredient listing requirement to mandate that all non-confidential ingredients be listed by order of predominance on consumer-facing packaging.

TECHNICAL

Changed the effective date language from a specific 'on or before' date to 'on or before beginning' the specified date, clarifying the start of the compliance period.

Added standard enrolled bill formatting elements, including the Great Seal notation, proofreader signatures, and Governor/Speaker/Senate President signature lines.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2026

How they voted

45–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 49

Mar 21, 2026

D Democratic36

32 Yea 4

88% Yea

R Republican13

13 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 28, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241

executive

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Enrolled

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced

House Concurs Senate Amendments

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

upper

Mar 24, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (132-1-9)

house of delegates

Mar 21, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (45-0-4)

senate

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred Finance

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Committee

First Reading Health

lower

20 primary · 0 co-sponsors