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.

HB 1979, the "Promising Futures Act," redirects revenue from taxes on vapor and hemp-derived cannabinoid products into a dedicated fund to support child care assistance programs. It directly affects working families needing affordable child care and child care workers, who will receive free child care through a pilot program (categorical eligibility based on job, not income). The fund finances three priority programs: child care workforce scholarships, employer-supported "CareShare Tennessee" initiatives, and expanded access for families ineligible for existing subsidies. Funds must be used solely for these purposes, with up to 10% allowed for administrative costs, and unspent balances carry forward annually. The bill creates new provisions in Tennessee law to establish this funding mechanism and program structure.