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TN SB2494

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sara Kyle

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Origin

Senate

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, known as SUN Bucks

  • Requires the General Assembly to authorize by joint resolution any decision for the state to not participate in or withdraw 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 million in 2025 Summer EBT funding

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

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

Governor

Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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