An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services
Sponsored By: Marianne Moore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Home child care can take more kids unlicensed
The law updates who counts as a family child care provider. Care in the provider’s home is defined as caring for 4 to 12 children under age 13 who do not live with the provider. A provider does not need a license if children live in the provider’s home and the provider cares for no more than 3 other children. The provider may care for up to 4 other children without a license if at least 2 of those children are siblings. In all cases, no more than 3 of the children in care can be under age 2. If you care for more children than these limits, you need a license.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Marianne Moore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Abigail Griffin
Republican • House
John Ducharme
Republican • House
Joseph M. Baldacci
Democratic • Senate
Kathy Javner
Republican • House
Michael Lemelin
Republican • House
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 135
5/29/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/27/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-101).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/22/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-101) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-101).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
5/20/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
1/14/2025HouseCommittee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
1/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-101), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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