HB1452

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

Introduced·12/2/25

Exempts certain child care agencies from licensure if accredited by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Tennessee HB1452 amends Title 71, Chapter 3 of the Tennessee Code to exempt child care agencies accredited by the U.S. Department of Defense from licensure. These agencies must provide child care services through a child development program and serve only eligible patrons. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 11

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Feb 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/11/2026

Jan 14

House

P2C, ref. to Health Committee