Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 315: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Workers Need Child Care Act"; establishes the child care infrastructure fund from which the department disperses grants to nonprofit entities for establishing new licensed child care agencies in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 37 and Title 71.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 315 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Workers Need Child Care Act"; establishes the child care infrastructure fund from which the department disperses grants to nonprofit entities for establishing new licensed child care agencies in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 37 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).