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

SB 516: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to annually report by December 1 of each year to legislative committees with jurisdiction over the subject matter pertaining to health concerning the effectiveness of the drug testing program for TANF applicants. - Amends TCA Title 53; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 516 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to annually report by December 1 of each year to legislative committees with jurisdiction over the subject matter pertaining to health concerning the effectiveness of the drug testing program for TANF applicants. - Amends TCA Title 53; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican).