SB0587Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to feminine hygiene products.
Introduced by Raumesh Akbari, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the department to establish and administer a pilot program for the placement of hygiene vending machines that dispense feminine hygiene products to students at no cost to the student in women's restrooms or locker rooms in each eligible school selected to participate in the program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.
Where it stands
Sponsor(s) Added.
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · February 9, 2026
27
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/9/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0466)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3, PNV 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Sponsor(s) Added.
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