WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SB 110

Disabled Persons - As enacted, authorizes a residential facility for persons with disabilities to operate in the eastern grand division of this state under an existing residential pilot program authorizing such facilities to operate in the western and middle grand divisions of this state that is administered by the department of disability and aging. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 52.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Lowe

Tennessee bill expands existing disability residential facility pilot program from two state regions to all three, effective July 1, 2025, administered by Department of Disability and Aging.

Pub. Ch. 303
#disabledpersons
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SB 110

Legislative bill overview

SB 110 expands an existing pilot program for residential facilities serving people with disabilities to include the eastern grand division of Tennessee, where it previously only operated in the western and middle regions. The bill amends state law to authorize the Department of Disability and Aging to administer these facilities across all three geographic divisions of the state.

Why is this important

This expansion increases access to specialized residential care for disabled individuals in eastern Tennessee, potentially addressing geographic service gaps. The policy recognizes that disability services infrastructure needs exist statewide and moves a successful pilot program toward broader implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Program evaluation transparency: The bill expands a "pilot program" without publicly available details about its effectiveness metrics, outcomes, or cost data from existing western and middle division operations
  • Resource allocation concerns: Expansion may require significant state funding or regulatory oversight capacity; unclear whether resources are adequately budgeted or if existing facilities are operating at capacity
  • Definition and standards: The bill references existing program criteria but doesn't specify what qualifies as a "residential facility" or detail licensing/safety standards for the expanded eastern division operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.