Human Resources, Department of - As introduced, excludes a child care agency that provides child care services through a child development program and is accredited by the United States department of defense from being subject to licensure as long as such child care agency provides child care services only to an eligible patron. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 3.

HB 1452 exempts certain child care agencies from Tennessee's state licensing requirements. Specifically, it excludes military-connected child care agencies operating through Department of Defense-accredited child development programs (as defined in federal regulations) if they serve only eligible military families. These agencies, already meeting federal standards under 32 CFR 79, would no longer need state licensure or exemptions to operate legally. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, streamlining oversight for these facilities.