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TN SB1666

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Powers

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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