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

HB 1653: Human Resources, Department of - As introduced, urges the department to allocate a minimum of $16,000 annually in vocational rehabilitation funds for the purpose of supporting accessible information services for blind persons in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 1653 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Resources, Department of - As introduced, urges the department to allocate a minimum of $16,000 annually in vocational rehabilitation funds for the purpose of supporting accessible information services for blind persons in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Rick Eldridge (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Eldridge (Republican).