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SB 1169

Charitable Solicitations - As introduced, exempts a child care agency from the registration requirements for charitable organizations. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Raumesh Akbari

SB 1169 exempts Tennessee child care agencies from charitable solicitation registration requirements, reducing donor transparency and fundraising oversight for the sector.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1169

Legislative bill overview

SB 1169 exempts child care agencies from Tennessee's charitable solicitation registration requirements that typically apply to all charitable organizations. The bill amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101, which governs charitable solicitations and donor protections. This creates a regulatory carve-out for a specific category of service providers.

Why is this important

Charitable solicitation registration requirements exist to protect donors and ensure transparency about how charitable funds are used. Exempting child care agencies from these requirements reduces oversight of their fundraising activities and removes public accountability mechanisms, even though child care providers may solicit donations from parents and community members. The practical impact depends on how broadly "child care agency" is defined and whether these organizations typically engage in significant charitable solicitation.

Potential points of contention

  • Donor protection vs. operational burden: Exemption eliminates transparency requirements that donors rely on to evaluate charitable organizations, raising concerns about reduced accountability without clear justification for why child care specifically needs exemption
  • Scope and definition ambiguity: The bill's language regarding what constitutes a "child care agency" may be unclear, potentially creating loopholes for other organizations to claim similar exemptions
  • Precedent concern: Carving out exemptions for specific sectors could invite similar requests from other industries, gradually eroding the charitable registration system's overall effectiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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