Relates to child care provider registration
This bill extends the validity period of child care provider licenses from four years to six years for both day care centers and group family day care programs. The change applies to facilities caring for seven or more children and requires providers to maintain substantial compliance with applicable laws and regulations throughout the license period. The new six-year term will take effect one year after the bill becomes law, reducing the frequency of renewal requirements for licensed providers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2026
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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2
Apr 7, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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