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TN SB0879
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shane Reeves
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Human Services to annually identify and apply for federal waivers by October 31 to address regulatory limitations affecting the food assistance program
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Mandates an annual report to legislative committees by December 31 detailing identified federal regulatory limitations and the status of waiver applications
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Report must include recommendations to the General Assembly for statutory changes needed to improve processing of applications and delivery of food assistance benefits
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3, relative to food assistance.
Welfare
Last Action
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026