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

SB 1355: 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 March 19, 2025: Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025

Plain-language summary

SB 1355 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).