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TN HB1452
TN HB1452AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to child care agencies.
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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, excludes a child care agency that provides child care services through a child development program and is accredited by the United States department of defense from being subject to licensure as long as such child care agency provides child care services only to an eligible patron. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 3.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning child care agencies by creating an exemption from licensure for certain facilities. Specifically, a child care agency that operates a child development program and is accredited by the United States Department of Defense, as defined by federal regulations (32 CFR 79), will not need a state license to operate. This exemption applies as long as the agency only provides child care services to "eligible patrons," which are also defined by the same federal regulations. The bill also clarifies that the terms "child development program" and "eligible patron" will have the meanings provided in federal regulation 32 CFR 79.3. This change aims to streamline operations for these specific, federally recognized child care providers and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1452&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1452 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1452.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1452.pdf |
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