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SJR 695

Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee Justice Center, 30th community birthday -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Charlane Oliver

Commends the Tennessee Justice Center for 30 years of work expanding health care, food security, elder care, and child welfare, citing $2.5B in healthcare benefits and other impact

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 695

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 695 (SJR 695), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • Honor and commend the Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) on its 30th anniversary (thirtieth community birthday), recognizing its work to promote equity, justice, and the well-being of Tennesseans.
  • Acknowledge TJC’s efforts to advocate, educate, and litigate toward greater opportunities and dignity for all residents.

Key Provisions

  • Declares commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to the Tennessee Justice Center on the occasion of its thirtieth community birthday.
  • Notes TJC’s mission to promote opportunity, security, and dignity; commitment to expanding advocacy, education, and litigation.
  • Highlights TJC’s specific goals, including:
    • Helping children grow up healthy
    • Ensuring access to affordable health care
    • Increasing independence for Tennessee’s aging population
    • Expanding food security
  • Cites measurable impacts attributed to TJC’s work:
    • Secured $2.5 billion in healthcare benefits
    • Secured $300 million in food aid
    • Assisted 95,000 children in obtaining Medicaid services
    • Assisted 45,000 children and pregnant women in obtaining coverage
    • Assisted 15,000 older Tennesseans with at-home care
  • Expresses the General Assembly’s best wishes for continued success.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary recognized: Tennessee Justice Center (a nonprofit legal advocacy organization).
  • Indirectly affects Tennesseans who benefit from TJC’s health care, food security, elder care, and child welfare advocacy and services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • This is a memorial resolution recognizing a private organization; it does not impose new laws or create enforceable duties.
  • Procedural history (high level):
    • Introduced and advanced through standard Senate and House deliberations during the 114th General Assembly.
    • Passed the Senate and House, concurred, and transmitted to the Governor.
    • Governor signed into law on March 6, 2026.
  • Location in statute: A ceremonial joint resolution; serves as formal recognition rather than regulatory change.

Effective Date

  • Effective upon Governor’s signature and lawful publication, per standard memorial resolution practice.

Summary Statement

SJR 695 serves to formally commend the Tennessee Justice Center for 30 years of service dedicated to health, economic, racial, and social justice in Tennessee, while outlining the organization’s mission and notable, attributed outcomes. It is a ceremonial recognition intended to honor the organization’s contributions and public service.

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

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