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HB 2469

Veterans Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to submit a report on the total number of state and federal benefits, and a synopsis of each benefit, available to a veteran and the veteran's surviving spouse to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on or before January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 52; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Susan Lynn

Tennessee requires its Veterans Services Department to report all available state and federal veteran benefits to lawmakers by January 2027 to improve access and awareness.

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2469

Legislative bill overview

HB 2469 requires Tennessee's Department of Veterans Services to compile and submit a comprehensive report to the legislature detailing all state and federal benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses by January 1, 2027. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated related to veterans services and benefits administration.

Why is this important

Many veterans and their families are unaware of the full range of benefits they're entitled to receive, resulting in underutilization of available support programs. A centralized, detailed report could help the state identify gaps in benefit awareness, streamline veteran services delivery, and provide lawmakers with data to inform future veterans policy decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Compiling a comprehensive state and federal benefits inventory may require significant staff time and coordination across multiple government agencies, potentially diverting resources from direct veteran services
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify the level of detail required for each benefit synopsis (eligibility criteria, application process, funding levels, etc.), which could result in inconsistent or incomplete reporting
  • Federal benefit authority: The state department has limited control over federal benefits administration, making it unclear how thoroughly they can document and explain federal program details

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

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