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

SB 1621: 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 March 4, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1621 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 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: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).