SB 188 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts feminine hygiene products from sales tax on the annual sales tax holiday. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.

SB 188 exempts feminine hygiene products (including tampons, pads, liners, cups, and douches) from sales tax during Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday. This bill amends the state tax code to explicitly add these items to the list of exempt products under Section 67-6-393. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting consumers who purchase these products during the tax holiday period. The bill defines "feminine hygiene product" as items used for menstruation or genital-tract secretions, aligning with existing tax exemption categories.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ negative recommendation
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 2/25/2025
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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London Lamar
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