Senate Bill 1395, also known as House Bill 1401, proposes amendments to various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to facilitate the implementation of the annual appropriations act. A significant change is made to Section 71-5-1305, which is entirely deleted and replaced with new language. The revised section stipulates that grant payments must be made to individuals either monthly or quarterly and sent to their residence. It also clarifies that these payments are nonassignable and can only be paid to the individual or their legally authorized representative, explicitly stating that a nursing home cannot serve as the representative.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of these statutory revisions for the public welfare. The changes aim to ensure that grant payments are handled appropriately and directly benefit the individuals intended to receive them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-5-1305