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HB1396Introduced in the House

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71, relative to financial assistance.

Introduced

Introduced by Justin Pearson, District 86

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, enacts the "Guaranteed Basic Income Act" or the "Protection Against Automation Act," which requires the department to develop and implement a program in which eligible residents are awarded an annual guaranteed basic income grant beginning in 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67, Chapter 4 and Title 71.

Where it stands

No Action Taken

February 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., P1C.

  3. P2C, ref. to Health Committee- Government Operations for Review

  4. Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

  5. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/19/2025

  6. Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/26/2025

  7. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/26/2025

  8. Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/11/2026

  11. No Action Taken

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