Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

SB 2509 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 3, relative to childcare agencies.

Last action — Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 07/01/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends laws related to childcare agencies in Tennessee.

The bill revises the Tennessee Code regarding childcare agencies to reduce regulatory barriers. It aims to streamline processes related to childcare services in the state.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill could lead to more accessible childcare options by reducing obstacles for childcare agencies.

Summary

Children - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Child Care Red Tape Reduction Act." - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 3.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., P1C.

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

  4. Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

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

  6. Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

  7. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  8. Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee

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

  10. Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee

  11. Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/30/2026

  12. Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 4/6/2026

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

  14. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  15. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026

  16. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026

  17. Comp. SB subst.

  18. Sponsor(s) Added.

  19. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 980

  20. Filed for introduction

  21. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

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

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

  24. Sponsor(s) Added.

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

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

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

  28. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026

  29. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

  30. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026

  31. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0780)

  32. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  33. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  34. Sponsor(s) Added.

  35. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  36. Subst. for comp. HB.

  37. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0807)

  38. Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0

  39. Enrolled and ready for signatures

  40. Signed by Senate Speaker

  41. Signed by H. Speaker

  42. Transmitted to Governor for action.

  43. Signed by Governor.

  44. Pub. Ch. 980

  45. Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 07/01/2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 128 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (128)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2509 do?
Children - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Child Care Red Tape Reduction Act." - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 3.
Who sponsors SB 2509?
SB 2509 is sponsored by Oliver, Charlane (Democrat), Campbell, Heidi (Democrat), Akbari, Raumesh (Democrat), Lamar, London (Democrat), and Yarbro, Jeff (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2509?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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