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TN HB2193

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hale

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the governor from unilaterally deciding to opt out of or disenroll Tennessee from the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks

  • Requires the General Assembly to authorize by joint resolution any decision to not enroll in or disenroll from the Summer EBT program

  • References that the Summer EBT program served over 700,000 children in Tennessee in 2024

  • Notes that Governor Bill Lee declined over $84,000,000 in Summer EBT funding for 2025

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to welfare.

Governor

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Subcommittee3/4/2026
Health2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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