Senate Bill 2374 aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding child care businesses in Tennessee by mandating a comprehensive study conducted by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). The bill defines "child care business" to include various types of child care facilities and requires TACIR to analyze the laws, regulations, and rules affecting the establishment and operation of these businesses across different urban, suburban, and rural areas in the state. The study will involve focus groups and interviews with child care business owners to identify challenges and document trends, as well as to pinpoint unnecessary regulations that impose financial burdens or operational delays.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that all relevant state departments and agencies must assist TACIR in this study, which is expected to culminate in a report with findings and legislative recommendations to be submitted by January 31, 2025. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of addressing the needs of child care providers and the communities they serve.