Requirements governing licenses and license exemptions for crisis nurseries amended, and report required.

HF 3750 amends Minnesota's child care licensing rules to allow crisis nurseries currently operating under specific licenses to continue providing short-term care for children during caregiver crises without needing a separate license under the state's child care licensing law, until July 1, 2027. The bill requires the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to develop a new licensing framework for crisis nurseries - including background checks, training standards, and ways to resolve conflicting requirements - and submit a detailed report to the legislature by January 15, 2027. This framework must be created with input from stakeholders and address current operational conflicts. The bill directly affects crisis nurseries and the state agency, ensuring existing operations continue while establishing a path for future licensing.