SB2509

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to childcare agencies.

Complete·5/27/26

Streamlines child care agency licensing in Tennessee by reducing regulatory barriers and expediting permit processing.

This bill aims to streamline the licensing process for child care agencies in Tennessee by reducing regulatory barriers and expediting permit processing. It mandates that local governments prioritize child care agency permit applications, ensuring they are processed within 90 days. The bill also establishes the state fire marshal's office as the exclusive authority for fire safety inspections, eliminating duplicative inspections by local authorities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 4

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 980

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 07/01/2026

May 19

Senate

Signed by Governor.