Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1396: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Guaranteed Basic Income Act" or the "Protection Against Automation Act," which requires the department to develop and implement a program in which eligible residents are awarded an annual guaranteed basic income grant beginning in 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: No Action Taken

Plain-language summary

HB 1396 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Guaranteed Basic Income Act" or the "Protection Against Automation Act," which requires the department to develop and implement a program in which eligible residents are awarded an annual guaranteed basic income grant beginning in 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): No Action Taken.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Pearson (Democratic).