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

HB 2143: Veterans Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct a study that includes an evaluation of county veterans service office resources; the identification of underserved areas; operational capacity; local outreach efforts, community outreach events, partnerships, and other entities providing, or sources of, assistance for veterans at the local level; and the identification of potential funding mechanisms to support local veterans service offices; requires the department to compile a report of the study by December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 25 and Title 58, Chapter 3.

In committee Last action May 4, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 872

Plain-language summary

HB 2143 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterans Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct a study that includes an evaluation of county veterans service office resources; the identification of underserved areas; operational capacity; local outreach efforts, community outreach events, partnerships, and other entities providing, or sources of, assistance for veterans at the local level; and the identification of potential funding mechanisms to support local veterans service offices; requires the department to compile a report of the study by December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 25 and Title 58, Chapter 3. Primary sponsor: Ronnie Glynn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 872.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ronnie Glynn (Democratic).