Bill
SJ 41
SJ 41 aimed to study regulatory, economic, and operational challenges for home-based and family child care providers to identify ways to support their access to high-quality care.
Status: (S) Died in Process
Introduced: February 6, 2025
Bill type: Joint Resolution (interim study)
Subject areas: Family law, minors, interim studies, legislature
SJ 41 would have established an interim legislative study focused on home‑based and family child care providers. The study’s intent was to examine the regulatory, economic and operational challenges facing small, home‑based and family child care programs and to identify legislative or administrative recommendations to support these providers and improve access to high‑quality child care.
While the text of the resolution is not reproduced here, legislative filings and referral actions indicate the study was intended to consider issues commonly associated with such resolutions, including:
- Licensing and regulatory requirements for home‑based and family child care providers (including background checks, training, safety/health standards).
- Reimbursement rates and payment structures for providers participating in child care subsidy programs.
- Workforce recruitment, retention, compensation, and professional development for family child care providers.
- Zoning, property, and municipal barriers that affect home‑based child care operations.
- Administrative burdens (paperwork, inspection processes, certification) and possible streamlining.
- Equity and access issues, including child care deserts and availability for low‑ and moderate‑income families.
- Impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic and other public health requirements on small providers.
- Potential models for networked supports (cooperatives, pooled resources, or technical assistance).
The resolution was referred to the Office of Legislative Research and the Office of Fiscal Analysis, indicating those offices would assist with research and fiscal analysis for the study.
As a joint resolution establishing an interim study, SJ 41 would not itself change statute or appropriate funds. Typically, such studies culminate in a written report with findings and recommendations for subsequent legislation; however, because the resolution failed to advance, no legislative report or mandated actions resulted from this measure.
Notes: Because the resolution did not become effective, any reforms or supports for home‑based and family child care would require future legislative action or administrative initiatives.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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