SB 2683 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts the sale or use of feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax; directs the department of education to ensure feminine hygiene products are placed into and made available to students for free in a public school upon the request of a public school administrator, board, or director of schools. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49 and Title 67, Chapter 6.

SB 2683 exempts tampons and sanitary pads from Tennessee's sales tax. It requires public schools to provide these products free to students upon request by school administrators, boards, or directors. The law applies to all Tennessee public schools and affects retailers selling these items as well as students who need access. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and defines "feminine hygiene products" as tampons and sanitary pads.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
5
Committee
6
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 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sara Kyle
DDemocratic
TN
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