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TN SB1853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Yarbro

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the department to apply for federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Children program funding established under 42 U.S.C. § 1762

  • Provides nutrition assistance through EBT during summer months for eligible children when school is not in session

  • Sets application deadline of no later than January 1, 2027

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

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

Human Services, Dept. of

Last Action

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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