SB 143 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health Care - As introduced, requires the department of health to provide free diapers for new mothers and working parents of children less than two years old; requires LEAs and public charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products in all women's and girl's bathrooms and locker rooms used by students in grades four through 12 in certain schools; requires public health campaigns dedicated to both purposes. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.

SB 143 requires Tennessee's Department of Health to provide free diapers to new mothers or working parents/guardians of children under age two upon request, excluding those already enrolled in TennCare or CoverKids programs. It also mandates that all public schools (including charter schools) provide free feminine hygiene products in women's and girls' bathrooms and locker rooms for students in grades 4-12, with the state reimbursing schools for these costs. The bill directs the Department of Health to create public health campaigns promoting both diaper access and feminine hygiene product availability. These provisions apply starting July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Jan 15, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Sara Kyle
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