Sen. Karina Villa supports HB2783 to supply free menstrual products in Illinois Capitol facilities

Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for HB2783, legislation intended to make menstrual hygiene products freely accessible in restrooms throughout the state Capitol complex, as recorded during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026. The Illinois Senate passed the measure with a 35-19 vote.

The official summary of the bill is: "CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS."

Below is a summary derived from the bill’s actual wording, sometimes clarified for comprehension.

Essentially, the measure—known as the Illinois State Capitol Complex Menstrual Hygiene Product Accessibility Act—directs the Office of the Secretary of State to provide free menstrual hygiene products in public restrooms at the Illinois State Capitol and the William G. Stratton State Office Building. The Secretary of State is responsible for selecting placement of dispensers, setting up a schedule for maintenance and restocking to ensure supplies are consistently available, and managing the purchase, installation, and care of dispensers. The Act is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

HB2783’s legislative status was recorded as 'Third Reading - Passed.'

Villa, a member of the Democratic Party, joined the Illinois State Senate in 2021, succeeding former senator Jim Oberweis in representing the 25th Senate District.

Illinois bills advance through a multi-step legislative process, starting with introduction in either house, proceeding to committee consideration, floor debate, and votes in both the House and Senate before reaching the governor for signature or veto. The General Assembly convenes biennially, and although thousands of measures are introduced each session, only a fraction advance to become law.