Welcome to AARP Tennessee's advocacy hub, a place where you can find the latest information about our advocacy initiatives, legislative priorities and key resources as we work with elected officials at the local, state and federal level.

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Advocacy Updates

As the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly wrapped up its legislative session on April 24th, AARP Tennessee thanks lawmakers for their support of several important issues.

Here is an update on our top issue priorities:

Cryptocurrency ATM Legislation
Bill Information - Tennessee General Assembly
On April 13th, Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 2505, which enforces a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks that takes effect on July 1st, 2026. AARP-TN commends the members of the House and Senate for unanimously supporting this solution to protect consumers from crypto kiosk fraud.
House Sponsor: Speaker Cameron Sexton
Senate Sponsor: Majority Leader Jack Johnson
Filed by Senator Mark Pody on behalf of the Senate sponsor on 2/2

Caring for Caregivers Act -Tennessee General Assembly Legislation 
Bill Information - Tennessee General Assembly
House Sponsor: Representative Renea Jones
Senate Sponsor: Senator Rusty Crowe
The Caring for Caregivers Act has successfully passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and is now in the final stages of the legislative process. This legislation establishes a pilot program through the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to provide grants of up to $6,000 per year to eligible family caregivers, particularly those caring for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias.  

Resources

Elected Official Contacts

Tennessee Mayors

Tennessee General Assembly

United States House of Representatives

United States Senate

Contact: Makayla McCree, AARP TN Advocacy Director (mmcree@aarp.org)