SB1853

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71, relative to food assistance.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1853 seeks to provide summer nutrition assistance for eligible children through the summer EBT program.

Tennessee SB1853 amends Tennessee Code to mandate the Department of Human Services to apply for federal grants and funds for the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program. This program aims to provide nutrition assistance through EBT during summer months for eligible children, ensuring continued access to food when school is not in session. The application for the program must be submitted by a specified deadline.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 1

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Mar 25

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee