Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of disability and aging to June 30, 2028. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3.
HB 1573 extends the existence of Tennessee's Department of Disability and Aging until June 30, 2028, by amending two sections of Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3). The bill makes technical updates to reference the department's creation and authority within state law. This extension ensures the department can continue operating its existing programs and services for Tennesseans with disabilities and older adults without interruption. The bill does not change the department's current responsibilities or funding structure - it only delays the department's statutory sunset date.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 19, 2026
How they voted
94–0
Passed
Total votes 94
Feb 19, 2026
D
Democratic23
100% Yea
R
Republican71
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Feb 19, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (94-0)
Feb 11, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/12/2026
Feb 9, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Feb 4, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/9/2026
Jan 21, 2026
House · Referred to committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
Jan 15, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., P1C.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Lafferty
RRepublican
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