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TN HB1663
TN HB1663AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to child care agencies.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, excludes a person or entity that operates a family child care home and obtains a United States department of defense certificate to operate from being subject to licensure as long as such family child care home provides child care services only to an eligible patron. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 3.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to exempt certain family child care homes from state licensure requirements. Specifically, a person or entity operating a family child care home that has obtained a certificate from the United States Department of Defense, in accordance with federal regulations (32 CFR 79.6), will not need a state license or an exemption to operate legally. This exemption applies as long as the child care services are provided exclusively to "eligible patrons," a term defined by federal regulations (32 CFR 79.3) and generally referring to individuals affiliated with the military. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/2/2026 (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1663&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1666 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1666.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1663.pdf |
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