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HB1914 • 2026

Veterans

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.

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Sponsor
Boyd, Jackson
Last action
2026-04-08
Official status
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about the removal of location restrictions for state veterans' homes.

Expanding Services at Tennessee State Veterans' Homes

This bill allows Tennessee's state veterans' homes to provide additional support and care services beyond skilled nursing care for eligible veterans.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows state veterans' homes to provide services other than skilled nursing services to honorably discharged veterans as authorized by state or federal law.
  • Gives state veterans' homes the authority to enter into contracts necessary for providing new services, with certain real property acquisition and improvement contracts requiring approval from the state building commission.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Honorably discharged veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces and reside in Tennessee.
  • State veterans' homes that provide care to eligible veterans.

Terms To Know

Veterans
People who have served honorably in the United States military.
Skilled nursing services
Medical care provided by trained professionals for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact financial impact of this bill cannot be determined because it depends on future contracts and service fees.
  • This act takes effect upon becoming a law, as the public welfare requires it.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-08 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

  2. 2026-04-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  3. 2026-03-30 Tennessee General Assembly

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  4. 2026-03-30 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  5. 2026-03-30 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0

  6. 2026-03-27 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/30/2026

  7. 2026-03-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  8. 2026-03-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

  9. 2026-03-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

  10. 2026-03-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026

  11. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed behind the budget

  12. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  13. 2026-03-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

  14. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  15. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  16. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  17. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  18. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026

  19. 2026-03-03 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  20. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026

  21. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

  22. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  23. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  24. 2026-01-22 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  25. 2026-01-15 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

  26. 2026-01-14 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  27. 2026-01-13 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL 1613
By Jackson

HOUSE BILL 1914
By Boyd
HB1914
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58,
Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-101, is amended by deleting
subsection (d) and substituting instead:
(d) Each state veterans' home established pursuant to this chapter must be
eligible for and receive the veterans' administration per diem payments available to
qualified residents in accordance with applicable federal regulations.
(e) In addition to providing skilled nursing services, each state veterans' home
may provide and receive payment for other services for the support and care of
honorably discharged veterans who served in the United States armed forces as
authorized by state or federal law.
SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-103(c)(1), is amended by
deleting the subdivision and substituting instead:
(1) The authority to determine the location and type of the Tennessee state
veterans' homes, facilities, and services. In selecting the sites, preference must be
given to publicly owned land. Land for the sites may be purchased only if suitable
publicly owned land is not available;
SECTION 3. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-103(c)(8), is amended by
deleting the subdivision.
SECTION 4. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-104(b)(3), is amended by
deleting the subdivision and substituting instead:

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(3) The authority to make and execute contracts and all other instruments
necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and functions under this chapter,
including contracts for the operation of the state veterans' homes and the provision of
services. All contracts that pertain to the acquisition and improvement of real property
pursuant to § 4-15-102 must be approved in advance by the state building commission
and must be approved by the board.
SECTION 5. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-108, is amended by deleting the
language "and to further the objectives and purposes of the state veterans' homes" and
substituting instead "and to further the objectives and purposes of the state veterans' homes
and other services".
SECTION 6. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.