HB1396In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71.

Tennessee HB1396 enacts the "Guaranteed Basic Income Act," requiring the Department of Human Services to implement a program providing eligible residents with an annual guaranteed basic income grant of $3,000 starting in 2026. The bill affects individuals who are at least 18 years old, full-time residents of Tennessee, and meet specific identification requirements. Key provisions include the establishment of a guaranteed basic income fund, guidelines for grant applications, and the requirement for recipients to reapply annually to continue receiving the grant.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1396 enacts the "Guaranteed Basic Income Act," requiring the Department of Human Services to implement a program providing eligible residents with an annual guaranteed basic income grant of $3,000 starting in 2026. The bill affects individuals who are at least 18 years old, full-time residents of Tennessee, and meet specific identification requirements. Key provisions include the establishment of a guaranteed basic income fund, guidelines for grant applications, and the requirement for recipients to reapply annually to continue receiving the grant.

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Sponsor

Pearson, Justin

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

February 11, 2026

No Action Taken

Subjects
Human Services, Dept. ofWelfarePublic Funds and Financing

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