Amend Child Care Definitions/FFN Providers.
This bill formally defines "license-exempt family, friend, and neighbor" child care providers in North Carolina law to clarify their legal status. It applies to individuals caring for children outside their own families in settings that do not require a license, such as relatives, neighbors, or family friends. The legislation ensures these caregivers are not subject to new licensing requirements while allowing the state to update its public materials, internal policies, and data systems to better track and support this group. Additionally, the bill allocates $30,000 to help the Department of Health and Human Services implement these changes and improve communication regarding the distinction between licensed and unlicensed care arrangements.
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Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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The bill text was updated from a draft version to the official First Edition, replacing internal tracking codes with the formal bill number and adding the official referral date to the Senate Rules and Operations committee. These changes are administrative and do not alter the bill's substantive policy, definitions, or legal requirements.
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Removed draft tracking identifiers (e.g., DRS45548-LUa-156A) and replaced them with the official bill number (SB 1052) and edition marker (First Edition) to formalize the document.
Added the specific referral date (May 4, 2026) and committee name (Rules and Operations of the Senate) to the bill header to establish the official legislative timeline.
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May 5, 2026
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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
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May 4, 2026
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Apr 30, 2026
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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