SB2096

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

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2096 exempts child care agencies accredited by the U.S. Department of Defense from state licensure if they serve only eligible patrons.

Tennessee SB2096 amends state law to exempt child care agencies accredited by the U.S. Department of Defense from state licensure. This exemption applies if the agency provides child care services exclusively through a child development program and only to eligible patrons, as defined in 32 CFR 79.3. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 22

Senate

Filed for introduction