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TN HB0717

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Renea Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline in Tennessee Code Section 52-8-203(b)(4)(B) from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, related to a financial relief program for Alzheimer's caregivers

  • One in three senior citizens will die from dementia, according to legislative findings

  • Caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's disease incur estimated replacement costs and forgone wages of $36,667 per person

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the public welfare requiring it

  • Passed April 22, 2025 and signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 21, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 33; Title 52; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to relief for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.

Health Care

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/21/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/26/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/24/2025
Government Operations3/18/2025
Health3/5/2025
Health Subcommittee2/26/2025
Health2/6/2025

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