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

SB 1853: 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 April 1, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1853 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).