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.
SB 588, the "Tennessee for Tampons Act," requires all public colleges and universities in Tennessee to provide free tampons and sanitary napkins in every women's and girls' bathroom and locker room. The bill mandates that institutions collaborate with student governments and building maintenance staff to manage and restock these products. This law, effective July 1, 2025, directly affects public higher education institutions across Tennessee by ensuring access to period products.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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5
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Committee
3
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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