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TN HB2398

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Stinnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • High school students ages 16-18 may work in child care centers after completing at least two courses in an education and training career cluster program of study

  • Students may work outside school hours or during school hours through a work-based learning program, notwithstanding existing child labor law restrictions in § 50-5-105

  • Excludes home-based child care centers located in the occupied residence of the primary caregiver

  • Authorizes the department to promulgate rules under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act to implement the provision

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 5 and Title 71, relative to children.

Children

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Subcommittee2/11/2026
Health2/5/2026

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