Bill
HB 1965
Tennessee bill creates legal liability protections for child care hosts, potentially expanding informal care access while raising questions about child safety oversight.
HB 1965, the "Tennessee Child Care Hosting Safe Harbor Act," modifies Tennessee's tort liability laws (Title 29) and child care regulations (Title 71, Chapter 3) to provide legal protections for individuals or entities that host child care services. The bill creates a safe harbor provision, which typically shields hosts from certain liability claims under specified conditions.
This legislation directly affects the legal exposure of people who provide informal or formal child care services in Tennessee, potentially making it easier for family members, neighbors, or small operators to offer care without excessive liability risk. The changes could either expand access to affordable child care options or, conversely, reduce protections for children and families depending on how the safe harbor is structured.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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