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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: Renea Jones (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health Care
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Grants for Alzheimer's family caregivers
Starting July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029, Tennessee gives cash grants to family caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The person must live in a private home and need help with at least two daily living activities. Grants can cover home changes, needed equipment or technology, and respite care; not routine house upkeep. A caregiver can get up to $6,000 per fiscal year. Very low‑income homes get first priority, then low‑income homes; awards depend on available funds and serve all three grand divisions. Your eligibility uses “adjusted income,” which is your household income (including a spouse) minus 50% of eligible costs. It must be at or below the higher of your area or the state median for your family size. The income limit updates on July 1, 2027 and July 1, 2028 by the Social Security cost‑of‑living increase, rounded to the nearest $10. You stay eligible during a short hospital or facility stay if your family member plans to return home.
Funding and rules for caregiver grants
The state creates a Family Caregiver Grant Fund that can receive budget appropriations, gifts, and donations. The treasurer invests the money; interest stays in the fund and unused balances carry forward. This law does not itself provide money—grants are paid only if the legislature appropriates funds, with $600,000 intended in FY 2026-27. The department may make rules and must send yearly reports starting October 1, 2027 on program status and fund inflows and payments.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Renea Jones
Republican • House
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
Gary Hicks
Republican • House
Timothy Hill
Republican • House
Dan Howell
Republican • House
Chris Hurt
Republican • House
Jack Johnson
Republican • Senate
Kelly Keisling
Republican • House
Mary Littleton
Republican • House
Jr. Love, Jr.
Democrat • House
Pat Marsh
Republican • House
Brock Martin
Republican • House
Brock 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
Shane Reeves
Republican • Senate
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
Dawn White
Republican • Senate
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 COMMITTEE
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 13 • 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
Signed 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.
4/28/2026HouseReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/22/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/22/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0725)
4/22/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA1083)
4/22/2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
4/22/2026SenateH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0567)
4/21/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1194)
4/21/2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 3, PNV 0
4/21/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
4/21/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/21/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
4/16/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee 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 cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
4/15/2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/15/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
4/15/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
4/8/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
3/24/2026HousePlaced behind the budget
3/18/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026House
Bill Text
Fiscal Note
HA0567
HA1194
Introduced
SA0725
SA1083
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