Bill

A 76

Relates to violations by licensed or registered child care providers; sanctions and penalties for such violations; and administrative appeal of such sanctions and penalties

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Clark and 9 co-sponsors

Bill A 76 would penalize licensed/registered child care providers for violations and establish an appeals process, boosting accountability and protecting children and families.

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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Bill Summary · A 76

Bill A 76 — Summary

Overview

Bill A 76, introduced January 8, 2025, relates to violations by licensed or registered child care providers, the sanctions and penalties for such violations, and the administrative appeal process for those sanctions and penalties. The bill is currently REFERRED to the Assembly committee on Children and Families.

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to address violations by individuals or entities that operate as licensed or registered child care providers.
It intends to establish or modify sanctions and penalties for those violations.
It would create or clarify an administrative appeal process so providers can challenge sanctions and penalties.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s title)

Sanctions and penalties for violations by licensed or registered child care providers. While the precise penalties are not listed in the provided information, the bill would authorize enforcement actions against noncompliant providers.
Administrative appeal framework for sanctions and penalties. The bill would outline how providers can appeal imposed sanctions, including the process, standards, and timelines for review.
Provisions would likely define what constitutes a violation and who enforces compliance (e.g., a state licensing or regulatory agency for child care).

Note: Specifics such as the exact penalties, violation categories, appeal timelines, and procedural steps are not included in the summary provided. The bill would be expected to detail these in its full text.

Affected Parties

Licensed or registered child care providers and facilities subject to state licensing or registration requirements.
The state agency responsible for licensing/regulation of child care (the bill would set enforcement and appeal procedures handled by that agency).
Families and children served by licensed or registered providers may be indirectly affected through the enforcement of standards and accountability.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: January 8, 2025.
Status: Referred to the Committee on Children and Families, indicating the bill is at an early stage and awaiting committee review and potential amendments.
Legislative actions shown: two identical referrals to the Children and Families committee on the same date.
Related legislation includes:
- A 7945 (prior-session) — related bill in a prior session.
- S 1614 (companion) — a Senate companion to A 76.

Related Bills and Companions

A 7945 (prior-session) — related Assembly measure.
S 1614 (companion) — Senate companion to A 76.

Potential Impact (informational)

Providers could face established sanctions for violations of licensing or registration standards, enhancing accountability in child care.
The administrative appeals process would provide due process for providers contesting sanctions.
The bill could affect regulatory timelines and enforcement practices once the committee and floor action proceed.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize particular stakeholder impacts (providers, families, regulatory agencies) or compare A 76 to its related S 1614 companion and A 7945 prior-session provisions, once the full text becomes available.

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