SB0879

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3, relative to food assistance.

Complete·5/27/26

SB0879 amends Tennessee food assistance regulations to require annual federal waiver applications and reports.

SB0879 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3, relative to food assistance. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to annually identify any federal waivers necessary to alleviate federal regulatory limitations and submit applications for such waivers by October 31 each year. Additionally, the department must submit a report to the chairs of the health and welfare committee of the senate and the food assistance program by December 31 each year.

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Sponsors

DDD
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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 1

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1060

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.