HB1663

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

Complete·4/24/26

HB1663 exempts family child care homes with a U.S. Department of Defense certificate from Tennessee licensure if they serve only eligible patrons.

HB1663 amends Tennessee law to exempt family child care homes with a U.S. Department of Defense certificate from state licensure. This exemption applies only if the home provides services exclusively to eligible patrons, as defined in 32 CFR 79.3. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 24

Pub. Ch. 747

Apr 24

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 16

Signed by Governor.