HB1396

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71, relative to financial assistance.

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1396 establishes a guaranteed basic income program for eligible residents starting in 2026.

Tennessee HB1396 amends state law to create a guaranteed basic income program. The Department of Human Services will award annual grants of $3,000 to eligible residents starting in 2026. Eligibility requires individuals to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid Tennessee driver license or photo ID, and be a full-time resident of the state. The program is funded through the guaranteed basic income fund, which receives moneys from the general assembly, gifts, grants, and donations. The fund's investments and interest are to remain in the fund.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

No Action Taken

Feb 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/11/2026

Mar 27, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.