Program established to assist families with the cost of child care.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 7 co-sponsors

Creates a Minnesota state program to help families pay for child care, reducing out-of-pocket costs and supporting family stability and workforce participation.

Authors added Momanyi-Hiltsley and Pérez-Vega

#children-childcareandfacilities #governmentaloperations-state

HF 1383 — Summary

HF 1383 would establish a state program intended to assist Minnesota families with the cost of child care. The bill is categorized under Children-Child Care and Facilities and Governmental Operations-State. It is currently in the introductory/early legislative stage and has had multiple author additions since introduction.

What the bill aims to do (Purpose and Intent)

Create a formal program to provide financial assistance to families for child care costs.

By reducing out-of-pocket child care expenses, the bill seeks to support family stability and, potentially, increased participation in the workforce.

Key provisions (as described by bill framing; specifics to be defined in the text)

Establishment of a government-administered program to assist with child care costs.

The bill would define essential operational details (notably in the enacted text) such as:

Eligibility criteria (who qualifies to receive assistance)
Funding level and source of funds
Payment mechanics and reimbursement processes
Participation requirements for child care providers
Oversight, accountability, and reporting requirements

Since the actual text is not provided here, the precise program design, limits, caps, and duration would be determined by the bill’s provisions if enacted.

Who would be affected

Minnesota families with child care costs (potential recipients of financial assistance)

Child care providers who participate in or collaborate with the program

State and local government agencies responsible for administering child care programs and funding

The broader state budget environment, given funding implications

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and first reading: February 24, 2025, and referral to the committee on Children and Families Finance and Policy

Subsequent author additions during the 2025 session indicate ongoing amendments and sponsorship changes:

March 5, 2025: Hemmingsen-Jaeger added as author
March 24, 2025: Pinto added as author
April 7, 2025: Johnson, P. added as author
April 10, 2025: Momanyi-Hiltsley and Pérez-Vega added as authors

Related Senate companion: SF 2759 (indicating cross-chamber consideration)

Related legislation

SF 2759 is the companion bill in the Senate, suggesting parallel or mirrored provisions and potential alignment between House and Senate actions.

Potential impacts and considerations

Positive effects: reduced financial barriers to child care, potential improvements in parental workforce participation and family stability.

Economic considerations: requires funding; may necessitate appropriations or reallocations within the state budget; administrative costs for program operation and oversight.

Policy considerations: how eligibility is defined, how benefits are calculated, and how providers are integrated into the program will determine reach and effectiveness.

Next steps for stakeholders

Track committee hearings and amendments on HF 1383 to understand final program design.

Compare with SF 2759 to anticipate Senate action and potential conference committee language.

Monitor budget deliberations for potential funding levels and administration of the program.