SB22
Sponsored By: Howard Pearl (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Stricter checks and faster decisions for child care jobs
Starting July 1, 2025, State Police run state and FBI checks, including the national sex offender registry, for child care hires. They send DHHS a criminal history report that says if the person is on the registry. DHHS must keep the information confidential. DHHS must decide if someone can work in child care within 45 days after all required information is submitted. DHHS must deny or act if the person is on a sex offender registry, or has pending charges or convictions for listed violent felonies (for example, murder, child abuse or neglect, child sexual abuse images, trafficking, spousal abuse, rape or sexual assault, kidnapping, arson, or violent assault), a drug crime in the last 5 years, or violent or sexual misdemeanors against a child. The rules apply to child day care, residential care, and child‑placing agencies.
Child care licensing fund ends
On June 30, 2025, any money left in the child care licensing fund moves to the state general fund. On July 1, 2025, the law that created the child care licensing fund is repealed. After that, there is no dedicated fund for child care licensing.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Howard Pearl
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
II. Remainder Effective 07/01/2025
6/11/2025SenateI. Section 5 Effective 06/30/2025
6/11/2025SenateSigned by the Governor on 06/10/2025; Chapter 0080
6/11/2025SenateEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
6/3/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 53
6/3/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 2
5/1/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/08/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 22 P. 7
4/21/2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/08/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
4/21/2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
3/31/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 11 P. 109
3/28/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/30/2025; SJ 4
1/30/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/30/2025; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 7
1/27/2025SenateIntroduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 2
1/24/2025SenateHearing: 01/14/2025, Room 103, SH, 11:00 am; SC 5
1/9/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/3/2025
Introduced
1/24/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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