Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts the sale or use of menstrual hygiene products from sales and use tax. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
HB 1218 would exempt menstrual hygiene products from Tennessee's sales and use tax, effective July 1, 2025. The bill specifically covers all products used for menstruation, including tampons, pads, liners, cups, and douches - both reusable and disposable. This change would reduce costs for individuals purchasing these essential hygiene products in Tennessee, directly affecting consumers who buy such items. The legislation defines "menstrual hygiene product" to ensure clear coverage under the tax exemption.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
11
Committee
13
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Apr 8, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 2/4/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 1/28/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 1/21/2026
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to 4/9/2025
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/9/2025
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to 4/2/2025
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Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gloria Johnson
DDemocratic
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