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TN SB1921
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Becky Massey
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Human Services to annually transfer funds from the TANF rainy-day fund to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) to cover eligible families who cannot be served due to insufficient CCDF funding
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Caps TANF rainy-day fund transfers at 30% as permitted under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 604)
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Prohibits transferred funds from supplanting current CCDF uses and establishes the Smart Steps program policies in effect on September 30, 2025 as minimum standards
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Mandates annual publication of a report on the department's website detailing TANF and CCDF balances, expenditures by category, obligated balances, and unobligated balances
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to temporary assistance.
Human Resources, Department of
Last Action
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026