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TN HB1835

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hale

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Tennessee Department of Human Services to apply for and accept federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program funds whenever the program is offered under 42 U.S.C. § 1762

  • Provides nutrition assistance during summer months for eligible children to ensure continued food access when school is not in session

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3 by adding a new section mandating state participation in the federal program

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71, relative to food assistance.

Human Services, Dept. of

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/4/2026
Health Subcommittee2/25/2026
Health2/2/2026

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