Bill > HB0106

This bill proposes significant changes to Tennessee's child care licensing regulations by expanding and clarifying exemptions for various types of child care programs. The legislation introduces two new types of exempt child care programs: "Gym Care" programs, which allow up to two hours of child care per day at a gym or recreation center while parents exercise, and "Tennessee Professional Sporting Event Care" programs, which provide on-site care for children of players and coaches during home games. The bill also modifies existing exemption categories, such as allowing after-school programs that care for fewer than five children to operate without licensing, removing registration requirements for certain drop-in centers, and creating more flexible criteria for recreational, educational, and religious-based child care programs. Additionally, the bill requires most exempt programs to register with the Department of Human Services, post a sign indicating they are not licensed, and have parents sign a form acknowledging the program's exempt status. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for organizations offering child care services while maintaining basic oversight and safety considerations. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and authorizes the Department of Human Services to create rules for implementing these new regulations.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0106&ga=114