Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71.
Tennessee HB0838 establishes a five-year pilot program administered by the Department of Human Services, which will provide annual supplemental income grants of $5,000 to eligible households starting in 2026. Eligible households must consist of at least three family members, file a federal income tax return listing at least one dependent, and have an adjusted gross income not exceeding $30,000. The bill also outlines funding sources for the program, including gifts, federal grants, and reserves for revenue fluctuations.
Tennessee HB0838 establishes a five-year pilot program administered by the Department of Human Services, which will provide annual supplemental income grants of $5,000 to eligible households starting in 2026. Eligible households must consist of at least three family members, file a federal income tax return listing at least one dependent, and have an adjusted gross income not exceeding $30,000. The bill also outlines funding sources for the program, including gifts, federal grants, and reserves for revenue fluctuations.
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