Bill > HB0133

This bill amends Tennessee's existing pilot program for residential facilities serving people with disabilities by expanding it to include the eastern grand division of the state, in addition to the existing western and middle divisions. The bill establishes specific eligibility requirements for a new pilot program participant in the eastern division, including operating on a property in a specific county with a precise population range (between 108,600 and 108,700), owned by the participant and consisting of at least 26 acres. The facility must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, offer residential services for up to 60 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and create an inclusive community by ensuring that 25% of homes on the property are available to adults of all abilities. The bill also updates other technical requirements for such facilities, such as bedroom and bathroom configurations, and sets application timelines for the new eastern division participant (starting July 1, 2025, with applications due by March 31, 1026). Additionally, the bill specifies that facilities must be completed by June 30, 2028, and that the department of disability and aging is not required to report outcomes for the new participant until their facility becomes operational.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0133&ga=114