Tennessee HB1914: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.

What the bill says

An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes. SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-101, is amended by deleting subsection (d) and substituting instead: (d) Each state veterans' home established pursuant to this chapter must be eligible for and receive the veterans' administration per diem payments available to qualified residents in accordance with applicable federal regulations. (e) In addition to providing skilled nursing services, each state veterans' home may provide and receive payment for other services for the support and care of honorably discharged veterans who served in the United States armed forces as authorized by state or federal law. SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-103(c)(1), is amended by deleting the subdivision and substituting instead: (1) The authority to determine the location and type of the Tennessee state veterans' homes, facilities, and services. In selecting the sites, preference must be given to publicly owned land. Land for the sites may be purchased only if suitable publicly owned land is not available; SECTION 3. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-103(c)(8), is amended by deleting the subdivision. SECTION 4. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-7-104(b)(3), is amended by deleting the subdivision and substituting instead: HB1914 (3) The authority to make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its …

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Sponsors

• Boyd, Clark (R, 46) · primary sponsor
• Carringer, Michele (R, 16)
• Hale, Michael (R, 40)
• Lynn, Susan M. (R, 57)
• Pearson, Justin J. (D, 86)

Latest actions

1. May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 968
2. April 20, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
3. April 20, 2026: Comp. SB subst.
4. April 16, 2026: H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/20/2026
5. April 15, 2026: Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
6. April 15, 2026: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
7. April 15, 2026: Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
8. April 15, 2026: Rec for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
9. April 15, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
10. April 8, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

Votes

• FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 20, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (April 17, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (April 17, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (March 30, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (March 25, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (March 11, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1914?

HB1914 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.

What does HB1914 do?

In its own words: An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 58, Chapter 7, relative to state veterans' homes.

What is the status of HB1914?

Chaptered as of May 18, 2026. Latest action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 968 (May 18, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1914?

Boyd, Clark (R, 46), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1914?

On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1914&GA=114