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TN HB2599
TN HB2599AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52, Chapter 8, Part 2, relative to respite care.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes the termination date of the Alzheimer's and dementia respite care pilot program; removes the requirement that the program must actively serve up to 225 enrollees at one time in each fiscal year of the program's operation. - Amends TCA Title 52, Chapter 8, Part 2.
AI Summary
This bill makes changes to Tennessee's Alzheimer's and dementia respite care program by removing the word "pilot" from the law, indicating it is no longer considered a temporary experiment. It also eliminates a requirement that the program must actively serve a specific number of people, up to 225, in each fiscal year, and removes the program's termination date, ensuring its continuation. Respite care refers to temporary relief for primary caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia, allowing them a break from their caregiving duties.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Johnny Shaw (D)*,
Michele Carringer (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Brock Martin (R),
Sam McKenzie (D),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Ryan Williams (R),
Last Action
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2599&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2559 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2559.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2599.pdf |
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