Utah 2026 General Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 442 — Feminine Hygiene Products Amendments

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 30, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

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Moderate

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

84 added · 83 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 442, known as HB0442S07, has made a few important changes. It now specifically requires manufacturers of menstrual products sold in Utah to list certain intentionally added chemicals and ingredients on their product labels. This addition empowers the Division of Consumer Protection to enforce these labeling requirements, ensuring that consumers have more information about the products they use. These changes are significant as they promote transparency and consumer safety regarding the ingredients in menstrual products.

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and H B ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
and ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
0 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
H Money Appropriated in this Bill:
4 None S Other Special Clauses:
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0 HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 This bill provides a special effective date.
HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 This bill provides a special effective date.
- 2 - HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 (o) Chapter 49, Immigration Consultants Registration Act;
- 2 - HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 (o) Chapter 49, Immigration Consultants Registration Act;
- 3 - HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 (1) There is established within the Department of Commerce the Division of Consumer Protection.
- 3 - HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 (1) There is established within the Department of Commerce the Division of Consumer Protection.
- 4 - HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 (cc) Chapter 72a, Artificial Intelligence Applications Relating to Mental Health;
- 4 - HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 (cc) Chapter 72a, Artificial Intelligence Applications Relating to Mental Health;
(2) (a) "Confidential business information" means an ingredient intentionally added {ingredient or } , or a combination of ingredients intentionally added {ingredients } , for which:
(2) (2){(a)} {"Covered substance} "Confidential business information" means {a chemical or an } an ingredient intentionally added, or a combination of ingredients intentionally added {ingredient.} , for which:
- 5 - HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 (i) the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency has approved a claim for inclusion on the confidential portion of the Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
- 5 - HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 (i) the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency has approved a claim for inclusion on the confidential portion of the Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
{(3) {"Covered substance" means a chemical or an intentionally added ingredient.} } (4){(3)} "Division" means the Division of Consumer Protection established in Section 13-2-1.
(3) "Division" means the Division of Consumer Protection established in Section 13-2-1.
(5){(4)} {"Intentionally } "Ingredient intentionally added {ingredient} " means a {substance } chemical, substance, or combination of substances in a menstrual product that serves a technical or functional purpose in the finished {hygiene } menstrual product.
(4) {"Intentionally } "Ingredient intentionally added {ingredient} " means a {substance } chemical, substance, or combination of substances in a menstrual product that serves a technical or functional purpose in the finished {hygiene } menstrual product.
(6){(5)} "Manufacturer" means a manufacturer of a menstrual product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the state.
(5) "Manufacturer" means a manufacturer of a menstrual product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the state.
(7){(6)} "Menstrual product" means, whether disposable or reusable:
(6) "Menstrual product" means, whether disposable or reusable:
(8){(7)} "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means a substance that is a member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
(7) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means a substance that is a member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Requirements and Prohibited Practices (1) Beginning December 1, 2027, a manufacturer shall include a label on the package of the menstrual product manufactured on or after December 1, 2027, that lists each {covered substance} ingredient intentionally added.
Requirements and Prohibited Practices (1) Beginning {January } December 1, 2027, a manufacturer shall include a label on the package of the menstrual product manufactured on or after {January } December 1, 2027, that lists each {covered substance} ingredient intentionally added.
- 6 - HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 (i) except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), list each {covered substance } ingredient intentionally added in order of predominance by weight as a percentage of the weight of the menstrual product;
(i) except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), list each {covered substance } ingredient intentionally added in order of predominance by weight as a percentage of the weight of the menstrual product;
{(ii) {include in the list of covered substances a covered substance that is 0% or more of the weight of the menstrual product;} } (iii){(ii)} be in a conspicuous location on the outside packaging of the menstrual product;and (iv){(iii)} be in legible type{;
- 6 - HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 {(ii) {include in the list of covered substances a covered substance that is 0% or more of the weight of the menstrual product;} } (iii){(ii)} be in a conspicuous location on the outside packaging of the menstrual product;and (iv){(iii)} be in legible type{;
(3) Reasonable variations in the amount of an ingredient intentionally added in a menstrual product listed on the label as described in Subsection (2) is permitted.
(3) {The division may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish additional requirements for } Reasonable variations in the amount of an ingredient intentionally added in a menstrual product listed on the label as described in Subsection {(1)} (2) is permitted.
(3){(4)} Nothing in this section prohibits a manufacturer from using technology, including a link to an internet website, to provide the information required under Subsections (1) and (2) {for a covered substance that is not a chemical} .
(4) Nothing in this section prohibits a manufacturer from using technology, including a link to an internet website, to provide the information required under Subsections (1) and (2) {for a covered substance that is not a chemical} .
(4){(5)} (a) This section may not be construed to require a manufacturer to disclose confidential business information on the package of a menstrual product or on the manufacturer's website.
(5) (a) This section may not be construed to require a manufacturer to disclose confidential business information on the package of a menstrual product or on the manufacturer's website.
(b) If an ingredient intentionally added {ingredient } is confidential business information, the ingredient intentionally added {ingredient } may be listed as described in this section by the {intentionally added ingredient's } common nameof the ingredient intentionally added.
(b) If an ingredient intentionally added is confidential business information, the ingredient intentionally added may be listed as described in this section by the common name of the ingredient intentionally added.
{(5) {The division may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish additional requirements for the label described in Subsection (1).} } (6) A manufacturer shall revise the list required under Subsection (1) no later than:
(6) A manufacturer shall revise the list required under Subsection (1) no later than:
- 7 - HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 Section 5.
Section 5.
Enforcement (1) The division shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter in accordance with Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection.
Enforcement - 7 - HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 (1) The division shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter in accordance with Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection.
(2) (a) In addition to the division's enforcement powers under Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection:
{(2) {The attorney general, upon request, shall give legal advice to, and act as counsel for, the division in the exercise of the division's responsibilities under this chapter.} } (3){(2)} (a) In addition to the division's enforcement powers under Chapter 2, Division of Consumer Protection:
{(iii) {order disgorgement of any money received in violation of this chapter;} } {(iv) {order payment of disgorged money to an injured purchaser or consumer;} } (v)(iii) impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter;
{(iii) {order disgorgement of any money received in violation of this chapter;} } {(iv) {order payment of disgorged money to an injured purchaser or consumer;} } (v){(iii)} impose a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter;
or (vi)(iv) award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary.
or (vi){(iv)} award any other relief that the court deems reasonable and necessary.
(3) If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division:
(4){(3)} If a court of competent jurisdiction grants judgment or injunctive relief to the division, the court shall award the division:
(4) (a) A person who violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 for each violation.
(5){(4)} (a) A person who violates an administrative or court order issued for a violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 for each violation.
(b) A civil penalty authorized under this section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the division.
(b) A civil penalty authorized under this section may be imposed in any civil action brought by the {attorney general on behalf of the } division.
(5) All money received for the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed under this section shall be deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-8.
(6){(5)} All money received for the payment of a fine or civil penalty imposed under this section shall be deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created in Section 13-2-8.
- 8 - HB0442S01 compared with HB0442S07 Effective Date.
Effective Date.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect May 6, 2026.
- 8 - HB0442 compared with HB0442S07 (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect May 6, 2026.
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Compared against the Utah Code as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends existing law to specify tracking and labeling requirements for ingredients in menstrual products and enhances enforcement powers related to these requirements.

  • 13-82-201

    covered substance → ingredient intentionally added

    The term 'covered substance' is replaced with 'ingredient intentionally added' for clarity in labeling requirements.

  • 13-82-201

    keep records of tests for chemicals and ingredients intentionally added and produce the records to the Division of Consumer Protection (division) upon the division's request;

    The requirement to keep records of tests for chemicals and provide them to the division has been removed.

  • 13-82-201

    (4) → (5)

    The numbering of subsections in the statutory provisions has been adjusted.

  • 13-82-201

    This section may not be construed to require a manufacturer to disclose confidential business information on the package of a menstrual product or on the manufacturer's website.

    The explicit mention of not requiring disclosure of confidential business information has been removed.

  • 13-82-101

    Covered substance means a chemical or an ingredient intentionally added.

    The definition of 'covered substance' has been eliminated, refining the focus on ingredient labeling.

  • 13-82-301

    the division director may impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter;

    The specific fine imposed by the division director for violations is removed from the text.

  • 13-82-301

    for a label on the package of a menstrual product, 18 months after the day on which an intentionally added ingredient is added or changed in the menstrual product;

    The specific timeframe for revising labels has been removed.

Action History

  1. House/ filed

  2. House/ received from Senate

  3. Senate/ to House

  4. Senate/ strike enacting clause

  5. Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]

  6. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  7. Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  8. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  9. Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  10. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0442S07

  11. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0442S07

  12. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442S07

  13. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442S07

  14. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0442S06

  15. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0442S06

  16. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee]

  17. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442S06

  18. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442S06

  19. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  20. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0442S05

  21. Senate/ received from House

  22. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0442S05

  23. House/ to Senate

  24. House/ passed 3rd reading

  25. House/ substituted

  26. House/ uncircled

  27. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442S05

  28. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442S05

  29. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0442S04

  30. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0442S03

  31. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442S04

  32. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442S04

  33. House/ circled

  34. House/ 3rd reading

  35. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442S03

  36. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442S03

  37. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0442S02

  38. House/ 2nd reading

  39. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  40. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0442S02

  41. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  42. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  43. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442S02

  44. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442S02

  45. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442S01

  46. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442S01

  47. House/ to standing committee [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  48. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  49. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0442

  50. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0442

  51. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  52. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  53. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0442

  54. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0442

  55. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  56. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Who sponsors HB 442?
HB 442 is sponsored by Stephanie Pitcher (Democrat) and Kristen Chevrier (Republican).
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