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TN SB2494
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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References that the Summer EBT program served over 700,000 children in Tennessee in 2024
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Notes that Governor Bill Lee declined over $84 million in 2025 Summer EBT funding
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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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