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IntroducedJan 21, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to apply, no later than January 1, 2027, for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through EBT during the summer months for each eligible child. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Feb 11, 2026: Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Feb 25, 2026 01:00pm
Senate Hearing Room I
Summary
Comments on SB 1853
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- Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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