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TennesseeHB 1443114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 33; Title 52; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to relief for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Grant amounts and covered care costs
Each caregiver can get up to $6,000 per fiscal year. Very low income households get first priority, then low income households. Covered costs include home safety changes, care equipment and technology, respite care, and needed medical supplies. Normal home repairs, like painting or plumbing, do not qualify.
Pilot caregiver grants for dementia care
The state runs a caregiver grant pilot from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. One program serves all three grand divisions. The department gives grants to family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or related dementia to help pay eligible care costs.
Who can qualify for caregiver grants
The person you care for must need help with at least two daily tasks and live in a private home. They must have Alzheimer’s or related dementia, or a doctor’s written note of similar symptoms, and be your close relative. You must provide care and have unpaid eligible costs. For 2027, your adjusted income equals household income minus 50% of eligible care costs. You qualify if that number is at or below the larger of your area or the state median income for your family size; your spouse’s income counts. On July 1, 2027 the income limit updates for the Social Security cost-of-living raise. You stay eligible during a short hospital or skilled-care stay if your relative plans to return home.
How the caregiver grant is funded
The law creates a special fund for the grants. Money can come from the legislature and from gifts or donations. The treasurer invests the fund; interest stays in the fund and unused money rolls forward. Lawmakers state an intent to provide a one-time $200,000 in FY 2026–2027. Agencies cannot spend any grant money unless the legislature puts it in the budget.
Rules and reporting for the program
The commissioner may set rules to run the caregiver grant program. The rules cover who can apply, how to apply, and how grants are paid. By January 15, 2028, the department must report to the legislature on program status, money received, and grants paid.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Rebecca K. Alexander
Republican • House
Fred Atchley
Republican • House
Jody Barrett
Republican • House
Charlie Baum
Republican • House
Aftyn Behn
Democrat • House
Clark Boyd
Republican • House
Rush Bricken
Republican • House
Ed Butler
Republican • House
Karen D. Camper
Democrat • House
Kip Capley
Republican • House
Michele Carringer
Republican • House
John Ray Clemmons
Democrat • House
Elaine Davis
Republican • House
Vincent Dixie
Democrat • House
Clay Doggett
Republican • House
Rick Eldridge
Republican • House
Jeremy Faison
Republican • House
Andrew Farmer
Republican • House
Ron M. Gant
Republican • House
Johnny Garrett
Republican • House
John Gillespie
Republican • House
Ronnie Glynn
Democrat • House
Michael Hale
Republican • House
Kirk Haston
Republican • House
David B. Hawk
Republican • House
Esther Helton-Haynes
Republican • House
Caleb Hemmer
Democrat • House
Gary Hicks
Republican • House
Tim Hicks
Republican • House
Timothy Hill
Republican • House
Dan Howell
Republican • House
Chris Hurt
Republican • House
Johnson
Affiliation unavailable
Kelly Keisling
Republican • House
Mary Littleton
Republican • House
Harold Love, Jr.
Democrat • House
Pat Marsh
Republican • House
Brock Martin
Republican • House
Greg Martin
Republican • House
Jake McCalmon
Republican • House
Sam McKenzie
Democrat • House
Larry J. Miller
Democrat • House
Debra Moody
Republican • House
Jerome Moon
Republican • House
Justin J. Pearson
Democrat • House
Jason Powell
Democrat • House
Jay D. Reedy
Republican • House
Reeves
Affiliation unavailable
Michele Reneau
Republican • House
Tim Rudd
Republican • House
Iris Rudder
Republican • House
Johnny Shaw
Democrat • House
Paul Sherrell
Republican • House
Mike Sparks
Republican • House
Bryan Terry
Republican • House
Greg Vital
Republican • House
White
Affiliation unavailable
Ryan Williams
Republican • House
Dave Wright
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/22/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/22/2026
Yes: 30 • No: 0
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 92 • No: 3
House vote • 4/20/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 3/9/2026
HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 2/17/2026
HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE
Yes: 20 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 05/07/2026, 07/01/2026
5/18/2026Pub. Ch. 940
5/18/2026Signed by Governor.
5/7/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/6/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/5/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/28/2026HousePassed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
4/22/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA1083)
4/22/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0725)
4/22/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/22/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/22/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/21/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
4/21/2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 3, PNV 0
4/21/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1194)
4/21/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0567)
4/21/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
4/16/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
4/15/2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/15/2026HousePlaced on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
4/15/2026HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
4/15/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
4/15/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
4/8/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
3/24/2026House
Bill Text
HA0567
4/21/2026
HA1194
4/21/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0725
SA1083
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