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TN SB0751
TN SB0751AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-1-105; Section 71-3-104; Section 71-3-105; Section 71-3-120; Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 12 and Section 71-5-314, relative to public assistance.
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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, makes certain investigative records of the department of human services confidential during the course of an investigation; establishes fines for certain offenses related to fraudulently obtaining food assistance; requires the department of human services to convene families first community advisory meetings; requires the department of human services to establish a two-year pilot program that provides an optional alternative temporary assistance pathway for certain assistance recipients. - Amends TCA Section 71-1-105; Section 71-3-104; Section 71-3-105; Section 71-3-120; Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 12 and Section 71-5-314.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Tennessee's public assistance programs:
1. It makes certain investigative records of the Department of Human Services confidential during the course of an investigation, but allows for sharing of information with law enforcement and the state comptroller.
2. It establishes higher fines for certain offenses related to fraudulently obtaining food assistance.
3. It requires the Department of Human Services to convene Families First community advisory meetings to provide input on program policies and make recommendations.
4. It establishes a two-year pilot program that provides an optional alternative temporary assistance pathway with enhanced educational support services or cash assistance for eligible families actively pursuing a degree or other educational advancement.
5. It requires the Department to spend or obligate 100% of unobligated Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds annually, with some exceptions, on eligible services distributed proportionally across the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Jack Johnson (R)*,
Raumesh Akbari (D),
Richard Briggs (R),
Heidi Campbell (D),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Brenda Gilmore (D),
Ed Jackson (R),
Becky Massey (R),
John Stevens (R),
Page Walley (R),
Bo Watson (R),
Dawn White (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 515 (on 06/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0751&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0751&ga=112 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/112/pub/pc0515.pdf |
| SA0433 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Amend/SA0433.pdf |
| SA0162 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Amend/SA0162.pdf |
| SA0129 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Amend/SA0129.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0129 (5531) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/FM0513.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB0751.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0142 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB0142.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB0751.pdf |
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