Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 11 R · 5 D cosponsors

SB 2062 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 43; Title 49; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 71, relative to child care.

Last action — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 997

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on April 30, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends various chapters of Tennessee law regarding child care.

This legislation modifies existing laws related to child care in Tennessee. It is part of the 'Promising Futures Act' aimed at enhancing supports for child care services.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means there could be changes in the availability and quality of child care services you may access.

Summary

Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, enacts the "Promising Futures Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 43; Title 49; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 71.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Pub. Ch. 997

  2. Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 01/01/2027

  3. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 997

  4. Signed by Governor.

  5. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

  7. Signed by H. Speaker

  8. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1231)

  11. Sponsor(s) Added.

  12. Passed H., as am., Ayes 73, Nays 8, PNV 10

  13. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

  14. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

  15. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

  16. Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1105)

  17. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA1106)

  18. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0

  19. H. Placed on Message Calendar #2 for 4/22/26

  20. H. concurred in S. am. no. 2 Ayes 77, Nays 3 PNV 5

  21. Companion House Bill substituted

  22. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0

  23. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026

  24. Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  25. Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/20/2026

  26. Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee

  27. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/20/2026

  28. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026

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

  30. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/20/2026

  31. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  32. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

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

  34. Placed behind the budget

  35. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

  36. Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  37. Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  38. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026

  39. Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/6/2026

  40. Rec. for pass; ref to Government Operations Committee

  41. Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026

  42. Action def. in Health Committee to 3/31/2026

  43. Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026

  44. Action def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026

  45. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  46. Sponsor(s) Added.

  47. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee

  48. Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026

  49. Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026

  50. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  51. Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

  52. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026

  53. Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/11/2026

  54. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

  55. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

  56. Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/4/2026

  57. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  58. Sponsor(s) Added.

  59. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/25/2026

  60. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

  61. P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review

  62. Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

  63. Intro., P1C.

  64. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  65. Sponsor(s) Added.

  66. Filed for introduction

  67. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2062 do?
Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, enacts the "Promising Futures Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 43; Title 49; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 71.
Who sponsors SB 2062?
SB 2062 is sponsored by Watson, Bo (Republican), Massey, Becky D. (Republican), Lamar, London (Democrat), Haile, Ferrell (Republican), Yarbro, Jeff (Democrat), Akbari, Raumesh (Democrat), Bailey, Paul (Republican), Crowe, Rusty (Republican), Hensley, Joey (Republican), Kyle, Sara (Democrat), Oliver, Charlane (Democrat), Reeves, Shane (Republican), Rose, Paul (Republican), Stevens, John (Republican), Walley, Page (Republican), and White, Dawn (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2062?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.
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