2025-2026 Regular SessionTennessee Legislature

SB0587: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to feminine hygiene products.

Legislative Summary

As introduced, requires the department to establish and administer a pilot program for the placement of hygiene vending machines that dispense feminine hygiene products to students at no cost to the student in women's restrooms or locker rooms in each eligible school selected to participate in the program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.

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Bill History

1/30/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
2/10/2025
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate
2/12/2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Senate
3/12/2025
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
Senate
3/19/2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/30/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Education(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
Democrat

Documents

Draft
Bill Text2/6/202511.8 KB
Draft
Bill Text1/30/202511.8 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note3/13/2025124.2 KB