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TN HB0039

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all public high schools and public charter high schools to provide free feminine hygiene products (tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins) to students

  • Products must be available in all women's and girls' bathrooms, all locker rooms, and with the school nurse in each eligible school building

  • Excludes bathrooms and locker rooms designated specifically for teacher or staff use; products are for student use only

  • Authorizes the Tennessee Department of Education to develop policies and guidance to help LEAs and charter schools comply with requirements

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to the Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act.

Local Education Agencies

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/12/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/11/2025
Education2/25/2025
Education Administration Subcommittee2/19/2025
Education1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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