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

HB 1806: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to apply, no later than January 1, 2027, for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through EBT during the summer months for each eligible child. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1806 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to apply, no later than January 1, 2027, for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through EBT during the summer months for each eligible child. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic).