Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 39: Local Education Agencies - 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.

In committee Last action April 9, 2025: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025

Plain-language summary

HB 39 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on December 17, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - 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. Primary sponsor: Elaine Davis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Elaine Davis (Republican).