SB1621

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, relative to the department of human services.

Introduced·1/13/26

Tennessee SB1621 amends state code to ensure continued access to accessible information services for blind persons, including the National Federation.

Tennessee SB1621 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, to ensure continued access to accessible information services for blind persons in the state. This includes the National Federation of the Blind newsline as part of the Department of Human Services' vocational rehabilitation services. The bill mandates the department to allocate a minimum of sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) annually for these services, which support consumer education, emergency services, employer-related outreach, and assistance in using accessible information tools.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 4

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Feb 25

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Feb 25

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026