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HB 1107

Health Care - As introduced, requires LEAs and public charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products in all women's and girl's bathrooms and locker rooms used by students in grades four through 12 in certain schools; requires a public health campaign dedicated to encouraging individuals and nonprofit organizations to contribute or drop off feminine hygiene products to eligible schools. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 63; Title 67 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gabby Salinas

Requires Tennessee schools to provide free menstrual products in bathrooms for grades 4-12 students and fund a donation campaign.

Failed for lack of second in: Education Administration Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1107

Legislative bill overview

HB 1107 would require Tennessee public schools and charter schools to stock free feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, etc.) in all women's and girls' bathrooms and locker rooms for students in grades 4-12. The bill also mandates a public health campaign encouraging donations of these products to eligible schools to help offset costs.

Why is this important

Period poverty and lack of access to menstrual products can lead to school absences, academic disengagement, and health complications among students. Several states and districts have already implemented similar programs, framing menstrual product access as both a public health and educational equity issue that removes barriers to student attendance and participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding source: The bill does not specify how schools would fund this requirement, raising questions about budget allocation during tight school funding periods and whether the state would provide reimbursement
  • Scope and practicality: Stocking products in all bathrooms and locker rooms across grades 4-12 involves significant logistics and inventory management; some argue targeted distribution (school nurse offices, counselor offices) would be more efficient
  • Parental role and values: Some parents object to school provision of menstrual products as overstepping into family health decisions, while others support it as necessary public health infrastructure
  • Product options and preferences: Students have different needs (heavy flow, sensitivities, preferences); meeting diverse needs adds complexity and cost

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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