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TN HB0039
TN HB0039AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to the Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act.
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Introduced
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act," which requires, instead of authorizes, LEAs and public charter schools to provide feminine hygiene products at no charge in all women's and girls' bathrooms, in all locker rooms, and with school nurses at each public senior high school for student use only. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 49 and Title 67.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Menstrual Hygiene Products Accessibility Act, which requires local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products in all women's and girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, and with school nurses at public senior high schools. The bill defines feminine hygiene products to include tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and similar personal items used for menstrual hygiene. These products are intended exclusively for student use and must be made available at no cost in designated locations within eligible school buildings. The Tennessee Department of Education is authorized to develop policies and provide guidance to help local school boards and charter school governing bodies implement these requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the aim of ensuring students have access to necessary menstrual hygiene products during the school day without financial barriers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (7)
Elaine Davis (R)*,
John Gillespie (R),
David Hawk (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Chris Hurt (R),
Renea Jones (R),
Mark White (R),
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0039&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0039 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0059.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0059 (3973) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0142.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0039 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0039.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0039.pdf |
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