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This bill modifies Tennessee's child care laws by updating the definition of family relationships in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-3-501(12). Specifically, the bill clarifies that nieces and nephews related by whole or half-blood to a primary caregiver will be considered as related family members for the purposes of child care agency regulations. The change removes any potential ambiguity about the status of nieces and nephews in family-based child care settings, ensuring that these relatives are explicitly recognized in the same way as siblings and step-siblings. The modification is relatively straightforward and aims to provide clear guidelines for determining familial relationships in child care contexts. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the state legislature stating that the public welfare requires this change.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1012&ga=114