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HB 430

Family Child Care Providers - Reserve Component Members - Substitute Provider

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Ebersole and 11 co-sponsors

HB 430 permits National Guard and Military Reserves members operating family child care to use substitute providers during military duty without losing their license or business continuity.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 732
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Bill Summary · HB 430

Legislative bill overview

HB 430 would establish provisions allowing family child care providers who are members of the National Guard or Military Reserves to designate substitute providers to operate their child care services during periods of military duty or training. The bill aims to address gaps in child care continuity when military-affiliated providers are called to service.

Why is this important

Military families face unique scheduling challenges, and disruptions to child care can create financial and logistical hardships for service members and their families. By allowing substitute providers, the bill could help military-connected child care providers maintain their businesses and ensure continuous care options for families who depend on their services.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight: Questions about whether substitute providers would need to meet the same licensing, background check, and training requirements as primary providers, and who enforces compliance during transitions
  • Consumer protection and continuity: Concerns about whether temporary substitute arrangements adequately protect child safety and welfare, or whether frequent provider changes could negatively impact children's development and care quality
  • Business implications: Potential disagreement over whether this creates unfair advantages for military-affiliated providers compared to other family child care businesses, or whether it places burden on substitute provider recruitment and availability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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