Education, Higher - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee for Tampons Act," which requires public institutions of higher education to provide feminine hygiene products in all women's and girl's bathrooms and locker rooms. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
HB 1103, the "Tennessee for Tampons Act," requires all public colleges and universities in Tennessee to provide free feminine hygiene products (like tampons and sanitary napkins) in every women's and girls' bathroom and locker room by July 1, 2025. It directly affects public higher education institutions and their students, aiming to address accessibility issues highlighted by student surveys. The bill mandates that schools collaborate with student governments and maintenance staff to administer and restock these products. This policy change ensures consistent access to essential hygiene items without requiring additional student funding or advocacy.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee to 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gabby Salinas
DDemocratic
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