SB1613

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.

Complete·5/18/26

Tennessee SB1613 amends state veterans' homes' eligibility for federal payments and service provisions.

Tennessee SB1613 modifies the eligibility of state veterans' homes for federal per diem payments and expands the services they can provide. It mandates that each state veterans' home must be eligible for and receive veterans' administration per diem payments. Additionally, it allows these homes to provide and receive payment for services beyond skilled nursing care, as authorized by state or federal law. The bill also revises the authority to determine the location and type of veterans' homes, facilities, and services, giving preference to publicly owned land.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 968

May 18

Effective date(s) 05/13/2026

May 13

Senate

Signed by Governor.