SB2559

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52, Chapter 8, Part 2, relative to respite care.

Introduced·2/2/26

Tennessee SB2559 amends the state's code to modify provisions related to respite care.

Tennessee SB2559 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52, Chapter 8, Part 2, concerning respite care. The bill deletes specific subdivisions related to pilot programs within the existing code. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 16

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026