Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to apply for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (SEBT) for children program during any year in which the program is offered, for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through SEBT during the summer months for each eligible child. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.
SB 1911 requires Tennessee's Department of Human Services to apply for federal summer food benefits (SEBT program) each year the program is available. This would provide nutrition assistance to eligible children during summer months when school is not in session. The bill amends state law to mandate annual applications for federal funds through the SEBT program, ensuring continued access to food for qualifying children. It directly affects low-income children in Tennessee who rely on school meal programs during the academic year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Apr 20, 2026
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How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Bailey
RRepublican
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