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

SB 588: 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.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 588 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).