House Bill 1452 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 3, to introduce a new provision regarding child care agencies. Specifically, it establishes that child care agencies providing services through a child development program and accredited by the United States Department of Defense are exempt from licensure requirements, provided they serve only eligible patrons. This new subsection (g) clarifies the definitions of "child development program" and "eligible patron" as per federal regulations.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that accredited child care agencies can operate without the burden of licensing, thereby facilitating access to child care services for eligible families.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-3-503