TN HB1914

State veterans' homes must be eligible for and receive VA per diem payments for qualified residents under federal regulations

Veterans' homes may expand beyond skilled nursing to provide and receive payment for other support services for honorably discharged veterans as authorized by state or federal law

Site selection for veterans' homes must give preference to publicly owned land; private land may only be purchased if suitable public land is unavailable

Contracting authority expanded to include contracts for veterans' home operations and service provision, with real property contracts requiring state building commission and board approval

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law