Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 879: Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the commissioner to provide the commissioner of correction with a form application for food assistance for use by inmates who are preparing for release. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 879 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the commissioner to provide the commissioner of correction with a form application for food assistance for use by inmates who are preparing for release. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3. Primary sponsor: Reeves. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1060.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 1060
- Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0939)
- Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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