Senate Bill 110 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a pilot program for facilities serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state's three grand divisions: western, middle, and eastern. The bill specifies that one pilot participant must be located in each division and outlines eligibility criteria for participants in the eastern grand division, including requirements for property ownership, size, and the provision of inclusive residential services. Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the application process for participation in the pilot program, establishing specific timelines for application submissions and approvals.

Key amendments include the deletion of certain language regarding facility requirements and the substitution of new criteria for bedroom and bathroom configurations. The bill also clarifies that the department is not obligated to report outcomes for participants in the pilot program until their facilities are operational. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the intent to ensure equitable representation of pilot program participants across the state's grand divisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52-2-418(d)(1), 52-2-418, 52-2-418(d)(3), 52-2-418(d)(4)(A)(iv), 52-2-418(d)(5), 52-2-418(d)(7), 52-2-418(d)(8)