Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 727: 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.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 727 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 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: Gary Hicks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Hicks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction