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TN SB 1288

died on adjournment

Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, makes various changes to the licensing exemption categories for programs and activities that fall within the definition of a child care agency; makes related changes, such as exempting home schools from licensure. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1288 pass?

No. TN SB 1288 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-04-04): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 135

What is TN SB 1288 about?

TN SB 1288 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, makes various changes to the licensing exemption categories for programs and activities that fall within the definition of a child care agency; makes related changes, such as exempting home schools from licensure. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1288?

Johnson is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1288.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2025-04-04 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 135
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Johnsonprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-06

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

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

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-02-19

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/26/2025

  5. 2025-02-26

    Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/5/2025

  6. 2025-03-05

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/12/2025

  7. 2025-03-07

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  8. 2025-03-12

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

  9. 2025-03-21

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025

  10. 2025-03-24

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  11. 2025-03-24

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

  12. 2025-04-04

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 135

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/12/2025 Passed (1)

    2025-03-12 · pass · 9-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1288&ga=114

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