HB 2353 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Welfare - As introduced, clarifies that the department of human services must provide applicants with a written notice of temporary assistance eligibility determinations. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

HB 2353 would require Tennessee's Department of Human Services to provide applicants for temporary assistance (welfare benefits) with a written notice of their eligibility determination, rather than a general notice. This change directly affects individuals applying for welfare programs by ensuring they receive a clear, written record of their eligibility status. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Section 71-3-107(f), by replacing the word "notice" with "written notice" to specify the required format. The policy aims to increase transparency and clarity in the welfare application process for applicants.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 24, 2026

How they voted

20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Mar 24, 2026
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican15
15 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
1
Committee
14
Apr 15, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Apr 8, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Apr 1, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
Mar 30, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Mar 30, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Mar 25, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/30/2026
Mar 24, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Mar 24, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (20-0)
Mar 18, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Mar 18, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
Mar 11, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Mar 11, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Mar 4, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Feb 25, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review
Feb 25, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Feb 4, 2026
House · Introduced
Intro., P1C.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mary Littleton
RRepublican
TN
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