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TN HB1663

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aron Maberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Family child care homes holding a U.S. Department of Defense certificate to operate (pursuant to 32 CFR 79.6) are exempt from Tennessee state licensure requirements

  • The exemption applies only when the child care home serves "eligible patrons" as defined in 32 CFR 79.3, which refers to military families and DoD personnel

  • Operators meeting these federal certification requirements do not need to obtain a state licensing exemption to operate lawfully

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to child care agencies.

Human Resources, Department of

Last Action

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/17/2026
Health2/11/2026
Health Subcommittee2/4/2026
Health1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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