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SB1613 • 2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.
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Abstract summarizes the bill.
Effective date(s) 05/13/2026
Pub. Ch. 968
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 968
Signed by Governor.
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by H. Speaker
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
Subst. for comp. HB.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
Rec for adopt by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/30/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Placed behind the budget
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Intro., P1C.
Filed for introduction
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Filed for introduction
Abstract summarizes the bill.
HOUSE BILL 1914 By Boyd SENATE BILL 1613 By Jackson SB1613 009722 - 1 - 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: - 2 - 009722 (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.