HB1653In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

Tennessee HB1653 urges the Department of Human Services to allocate at least $16,000 annually from vocational rehabilitation funds to support accessible information services for blind individuals in the state. The bill specifically targets resources aimed at enhancing accessibility for persons with visual impairments. By establishing this funding requirement, it seeks to improve the availability of information services that cater to the needs of the blind community in Tennessee.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1653 urges the Department of Human Services to allocate at least $16,000 annually from vocational rehabilitation funds to support accessible information services for blind individuals in the state. The bill specifically targets resources aimed at enhancing accessibility for persons with visual impairments. By establishing this funding requirement, it seeks to improve the availability of information services that cater to the needs of the blind community in Tennessee.

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Sponsor

Eldridge, Rick

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 14, 2026

Last Action

February 26, 2026

Sponsor(s) Added.

Subjects
Human Resources, Department ofDisabled Persons

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