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TN SB1666
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Powers
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AI Summary
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Family child care homes with a U.S. Department of Defense certificate to operate (under 32 CFR 79.6) are exempt from Tennessee state licensure requirements
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Exemption applies only when the family child care home serves "eligible patrons" as defined in federal regulations (32 CFR 79.3), which typically includes military personnel and DoD civilians
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Operators meeting these federal certification requirements do not need to obtain a state licensing exemption to operate lawfully
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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
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026