HB 1663·TN·house
Human Resources, Department of - As enacted, excludes a person or entity that operates a family child care home and obtains a United States department of defense certificate to operate from being subject to licensure as long as such family child care home provides child care services only to an eligible patron. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 3.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Maberry
Latest Action
Pub. Ch. 747
Apr 24, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new exemption to Tennessee’s child‑care licensing rules. A family child‑care home that holds a U.S. Department of Defense operating certificate and serves only "eligible patrons" as defined by federal regulations will not need a state license. This change aims to streamline operations for defense‑related child‑care providers.
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