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TN SB 2509

enacted

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

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 2509 pass?

Yes. TN SB 2509 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-27. Latest recorded action (2026-05-27): Pub. Ch. 980

What is TN SB 2509 about?

TN SB 2509 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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 TN SB 2509?

Oliver is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2509.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-05-27 — Pub. Ch. 980
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Oliverprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  2. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  3. 2026-02-05

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

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-25

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

  5. 2026-03-02

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  6. 2026-03-04

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

  7. 2026-03-11

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

  8. 2026-03-17

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

  9. 2026-03-17

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

  10. 2026-03-18

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

  11. 2026-03-31

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026

  12. 2026-04-02

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  13. 2026-04-02

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  14. 2026-04-02

    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0

    passage

  15. 2026-04-02

    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0780)

  16. 2026-04-06

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

  17. 2026-04-21

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

    passage

  18. 2026-04-21

    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0807)

    amendment-withdrawal

  19. 2026-04-21

    Subst. for comp. HB.

    substitution

  20. 2026-04-29

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

    enrolled

  21. 2026-04-30

    Signed by Senate Speaker

    passage

  22. 2026-05-07

    Signed by H. Speaker

    passage

  23. 2026-05-11

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

    executive-receipt

  24. 2026-05-19

    Signed by Governor.

    executive-signature

  25. 2026-05-27

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

  26. 2026-05-27

    Pub. Ch. 980

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/18/2026 Passed

    2026-03-18 · pass · 8-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/2/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-04-02 · pass · 32-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-04-21 · pass · 88-0

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