SB 573 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health Care - As introduced, 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 a public health campaign dedicated to encouraging individuals and nonprofit organizations to contribute or drop off feminine hygiene products to eligible schools. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.

SB 573 requires Tennessee public schools (including charter schools) to provide free feminine hygiene products in all women's and girls' bathrooms and locker rooms used by students in grades 4 through 12. Schools will be reimbursed by the state for the cost of these products. The bill also mandates a public health campaign to encourage individuals and nonprofits to donate products to eligible schools. It takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Sara Kyle
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