Children - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Child Care Red Tape Reduction Act," which requires expedited processing of child care agency permit applications and requires the state fire marshal to conduct, and establish standards for, fire safety inspections of child care agencies; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 3.

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