SB2647

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 5, Part 5, relative to licenses.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2647 mandates the Department of Children's Services to create a web-based registry for child care agencies, detailing licensing status.

Tennessee SB2647 requires the Department of Children's Services to establish an online registry for child care agencies, excluding private family boarding homes and foster homes. The registry will provide information on licensing status, inspection results, and corrective actions taken by agencies. It will also include details on the licensing process, background checks, and offenses that prevent individuals or entities from serving as child care agencies. The registry aims to enhance transparency and ensure the safety and well-being of children in state custody.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Apr 21

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 20

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026