All Roll Calls
Yes: 261 • No: 46
ConnecticutHB 050032025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION.
Sponsored By: Committee on Children
Signed by Governor
Summary
To make use of the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund to fund early care and education programs and initiatives in the state.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Advance subsidy payments for child care
Connecticut must switch its child care subsidy program to a system that pays providers in advance by July 1, 2027. The system must follow federal law. This changes payment timing for providers serving families who receive subsidies. The provision specifies no new subsidy amounts or household eligibility rules.
New child care portal for families
Connecticut must create and maintain a web- and mobile-accessible child care portal by July 1, 2028. Families can use it to find openings, including free or subsidized care, locally and statewide. It must support referrals, enrollment, and applications for subsidies or other help. Providers can share openings and enrollment data, while the Office of Early Childhood manages payments and collects data. The office must arrange agency data links and seek input from families and programs.
More reporting for child care providers
Beginning July 1, 2025, licensed and license-exempt child care providers must meet expanded reporting rules to remain eligible for subsidy payments. Providers must report their business type and the names of their owners, officers, and directors. They must also identify the owners, officers, and directors of affiliates receiving program payments. Required records include identifying and contact details for providers and adults at the care location, including Social Security numbers. Providers must also report children served, children's doctors and insurers, immunization status, and required health screenings.
More home child care, with limits
Beginning July 1, 2025, family child care homes licensed before June 30, 2025, can apply to serve up to 12 children. That total includes the licensee's own children. The state may approve up to 30 endorsements annually for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Applicants must pass state inspection and approval, meet applicable regulations, and document local zoning, building, and health compliance. Homes need at least 35 square feet of usable indoor space and 75 square feet of outdoor space per child. They also need a current Fire Safety Code compliance certificate. An additional approved assistant or substitute must be present when more than nine children receive care. The commissioner can add health and safety conditions and suspend or revoke endorsements; all endorsements expire June 30, 2029.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Committee on Children
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/5/2025
APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Yes: 38 • No: 12
House vote • 4/7/2025
ED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Yes: 29 • No: 15
Senate vote • 1/14/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 350
Yes: 36 • No: 0
House vote • 1/14/2025
House Roll Call Vote 255 AS AMENDED
Yes: 133 • No: 10
House vote • 1/14/2025
KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Yes: 12 • No: 5
House vote • 1/14/2025
KID Vote Tally Sheet (Vote to Draft)
Yes: 13 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
6/23/2025legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
6/16/2025legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
6/16/2025legislaturePublic Act 25-82
6/10/2025legislatureIn Concurrence
6/2/2025legislatureSenate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
6/2/2025SenateSenate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
6/2/2025SenateSenate Calendar Number 578
6/1/2025SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
6/1/2025SenateTransmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
5/31/2025legislatureHouse Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
5/31/2025HouseHouse Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 9849
5/31/2025HouseTabled for the Calendar, House
5/6/2025HouseNo New File by Committee on Appropriations
5/6/2025legislatureReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
5/6/2025legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
5/6/2025legislatureJoint Favorable
5/5/2025legislatureReferred by House to Committee on Appropriations
4/29/2025HouseTabled for the Calendar, House
4/8/2025HouseNo New File by Committee on Education
4/8/2025legislatureReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/8/2025legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/8/2025legislatureJoint Favorable
4/7/2025legislatureReferred by House to Committee on Education
4/1/2025HouseFile Number 198
3/24/2025legislature
Bill Text
Public Act No. 25-82
5/31/2025
File No. 198
3/24/2025
APP Joint Favorable
3/6/2025
Committee Bill
3/6/2025
ED Joint Favorable
3/6/2025
KID Joint Favorable
3/6/2025
Proposed Bill
1/8/2025
APP Joint Fav. Rpt
APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Bill Analysis For File Copy 198
Bill Analysis for HB-5003, as amended by House "A"
ED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Fiscal Note For File Copy 198
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9849 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for HB-5003, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 9849)
House Roll Call Vote 255 AS AMENDED
House Schedule A LCO# 9849 (D)
KID Joint Fav. Rpt
KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
KID Vote Tally Sheet (Vote to Draft)
Senate Roll Call Vote 350
Summary for Public Act No. 25-82
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