Regards inmates'' access to feminine hygiene products and showers

Sponsors

In the legislative process, a bill sponsor is the primary congressmen who introduces a piece of legislation for consideration. Think of the sponsor as the "author" or chief advocate for a bill.

While a bill usually has one primary sponsor (or a few lead sponsors), other lawmakers can sign on as co-sponsors. A co-sponsor is a congressmen who adds their name to the bill to publicly show their support and increase the bill's chances of passing, even if they are not managing the day-to-day legislative strategy.

The key responsibilities of a sponsor include:

• Introduction: They are the official person who formally submits the bill to be read and debated by the legislative body.
• Advocacy: They act as the primary champion for the legislation, explaining its purpose and arguing why it is necessary.
• Gathering Support: They work to persuade other lawmakers to vote for the bill and often seek out expert testimony or public support to build momentum.
• Navigating the Process: They help shepherd the bill through various committees, negotiate amendments or changes, and guide it toward a final vote.

Primary Sponsors

Latyna M. Humphrey

District	2
Party	Democrat
Chamber	House of Representatives

Marilyn S. John

District	76
Party	Republican
Chamber	House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

Related Committees

Government Oversight

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Jan 28 2025 Referred to committee Feb 05 2025 Reported May 14 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed May 28 2025 Vote Result Passed	Introduced Jun 03 2025 Referred to committee Jun 04 2025 Reported Nov 12 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Nov 19 2025 Vote Result Passed	Sent To The Governor Dec 09 2025 Signed By The Governor Dec 19 2025 Effective Mar 20 2026

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