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HB 1175

Children - As enacted, allows a child care agency to lease or purchase underutilized property from local education agencies; classifies a child care family home as residential property for certain purposes, including zoning and building codes; permits a host-school's fire inspection and facilities to be sufficient for a child care agency's provisional license under the department of human services. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Williams

Allows child care agencies to lease school property and streamlines licensing by accepting school fire inspections, classifying family child care homes as residential to reduce regulatory barriers.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 276
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Bill Summary · HB 1175

Legislative bill overview

HB 1175 facilitates child care expansion by allowing child care agencies to lease or purchase unused school property, classifying family child care homes as residential property for zoning/building code purposes, and allowing host schools' fire inspections to satisfy licensing requirements for provisional licenses.

Why is this important

Child care capacity shortages and affordability are significant challenges for working families. This bill aims to increase child care supply by removing barriers to using existing school infrastructure and streamlining regulatory approval, potentially reducing costs and expanding access—particularly in underserved areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Fire safety standards: Using host-school inspections for child care facilities may create safety concerns if schools' fire codes don't fully align with child care-specific requirements, potentially compromising child protection standards.
  • Property management complexity: Local education agencies may lack expertise in leasing/partnering with private child care operators, risking poor property maintenance or contract disputes that burden school districts.
  • Zoning and neighborhood impact: Classifying family child care homes as residential could allow increased density in residential neighborhoods without traditional commercial/institutional oversight, raising concerns about traffic, parking, and quality-of-life impacts for neighbors.

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

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