Take Action, Tennessee!

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.

During the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly featured some notable legislative victories for Tennesseans 50+ and their families.  

By Senate resolution, sponsored by Sen. Massey, April was officially proclaimed fraud awareness month in Tennessee. Outside of the legislature, AARP hosted fraud prevention events across the state as part of a fraud blitz.

Additionally, great progress was made on our top issue priorities:

 

Cryptocurrency ATM Ban

On July 1, cryptocurrency ATM kiosks will be illegal in Tennessee. The law, sponsored by Speaker Sexton and Majority Leader Johnson, was unanimously approved in the House and Senate and signed into law by Governor Lee. The bill was also supported by bankers, law enforcement and advocacy groups statewide. Nationwide, more than 80% of the transaction using crypto ATMs are fraudulent, and this law is a great step forward to help protect older Tennesseans against one of today’s most pervasive scams

Read the Details: Bill Information - Tennessee General Assembly

 

Caring for Caregivers Act -Tennessee General Assembly Legislation 

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.  

Learn More: Bill Information - Tennessee General Assembly

 

In the coming months, AARP Tennessee is committed to sharing information and educating communities about these important new laws.

We are excited to look toward the 2027 Tennessee legislative session, which is scheduled to begin in January 12, but in the meantime there are important local, state and federal elections to be decided. Visit aarp.org/TNvotes to see where, when and how to vote in the 2026 election.

 

Elected Official Contacts

Tennessee Mayors

Tennessee General Assembly

United States House of Representatives

United States Senate

 

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