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This bill, known as the "Tennessee Child Care Hosting Safe Harbor Act," aims to protect certain entities from liability related to child care providers operating on their property. It defines key terms such as "child care provider" (a licensed facility), "employer" (a business that helps pay for employee child care or has a provider on-site but doesn't run it), and "host entity" (anyone allowing a child care provider on their property, like a nonprofit or school). Generally, employers and host entities will not be held responsible in lawsuits for damages caused by a licensed child care provider operating on their premises, as long as the provider is licensed and the employer or host entity wasn't grossly negligent or willfully misconducting themselves. This protection doesn't apply if the employer or host entity actually runs, controls, or manages the child care provider, is licensed as one themselves, or directly employs and supervises the child care staff. Simply providing space, utilities, or financial support to a child care provider does not count as running or controlling it. The bill also clarifies that this act does not affect any legal claims against the child care provider itself and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1965&ga=114