Bill > HB2413

This bill, known as the "Tennessee Child Care Red Tape Reduction Act," aims to streamline the process for licensing child care agencies by requiring local governments to expedite permit applications, treating them with the same priority as affordable housing developments, and mandating a decision within 90 days or the permit is deemed approved, contingent on a successful fire safety inspection. It designates the state fire marshal as the sole authority for fire safety inspections for child care agencies, establishing uniform statewide standards and prohibiting local jurisdictions from imposing additional requirements unless there's a documented safety risk and state approval. The bill also clarifies zoning for child care agencies, allowing them as a permitted use in commercial, office, industrial, or institutional zones, and as an accessory use for employer-provided care, while preventing discriminatory zoning conditions. The state fire marshal is tasked with creating standardized inspection checklists and promulgating rules to minimize regulatory burdens and ensure consistency.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2413&ga=114