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TN HB1401
TN HB1401AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes grant payments under the grant assistance program for nursing home care to be made either monthly or quarterly. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing law regarding grant payments for nursing home care in Tennessee by allowing these payments to be made either monthly or quarterly to the individual receiving care, to be forwarded to their place of residence. The bill explicitly states that these grant payments remain nonassignable and can only be paid directly to the individual receiving care or their legally authorized representative, with a specific prohibition against paying the nursing home directly. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are described as being in the interest of public welfare. By providing flexibility in payment frequency and maintaining restrictions on fund assignment, the bill aims to give recipients more control over their nursing home care financial assistance while preventing potential misuse of funds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1401&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1401.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1395 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1395.pdf |
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