Bill > SB2728

This bill enacts the "Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act" in Tennessee. It requires public schools, including charter schools, to provide feminine hygiene products such as tampons and sanitary napkins at no charge in all women's and girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, and with the school nurse. The bill also creates a special account in the state treasury called the "menstrual hygiene products accessibility account," which will be funded by 20% of the state sales tax collected on feminine hygiene products. The Department of Education will administer this account and use the funds to purchase feminine hygiene products for eligible schools to assist them in complying with the new requirements. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.