HB0717

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 33; Title 52; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to relief for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.

Complete·5/27/25

Tennessee HB0717 establishes a pilot program to provide grants to family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.

Tennessee HB0717, known as the "Caring for Caregivers Act," creates a family caregiver grant pilot program to provide financial relief to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The program will offer grants up to $6,000 per family caregiver annually, covering expenses related to improving the home, purchasing necessary equipment, or providing respite care. Eligible family members must require assistance with at least two activities of daily living and reside in a private home.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 24, 2025

11:00 AM

House Government Operations Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 497

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/21/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.