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A 1301

Requires child day care centers, family day care homes, and any child day care provider notify the municipality in which they intend to operate of their intent to request such a license or registration

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 4 co-sponsors

Requires child day care centers, family day care homes, and other providers to notify the municipality where they plan to operate before applying for licensure/registration.

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Bill Summary · A 1301

Bill A 1301 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 1301
  • Title / Purpose: Requires child day care centers, family day care homes, and any child day care provider to notify the municipality in which they intend to operate of their intent to request such a license or registration.
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Children and Families
  • Classification: Bill
  • Related Bill: A 5858 (prior-session)

Legislative Action to Date

  • 2025-01-09: Referred to Children and Families (listed twice in the record)

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Matthew Slater
  • Cosponsors: Robert Smullen, Angelo J. Morinello, David McDonough, Keith Brown

What the Bill Does (Key Provisions)

  • Mandates notice to the local municipality where a child day care provider plans to operate.
  • The notice is to be given for the provider’s intent to request licensure or registration.
  • The requirement applies to:
    • Child day care centers
    • Family day care homes
    • Any other child day care provider operating in the state

Note: The full text of the bill is not provided here, so the summary focuses on the described core provision: a local-notice requirement preceding an application for a license or registration.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary Affected Parties:
    • Child day care centers
    • Family day care homes
    • Other child day care providers (as defined by state law)
  • Municipalities: Local governments where these providers plan to operate would receive advance notice.
  • Potential Impacts: Local officials could gain awareness of upcoming licensing activity, enabling planning or input prior to licensure processes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Children and Families.
  • There is no specific timeline for compliance, form of notice, or enforcement detailed in the information provided.
  • If advanced, the bill would proceed through the standard legislative process (committee review, potential amendments, floor votes).

Potential Implications and Considerations

  • Local Coordination: Could improve municipal planning and oversight by informing local authorities about impending licensing activity.
  • Administrative Burden: Providers may face an additional procedural step before applying for licensure or registration.
  • Impact on Licensing Timeline: Depending on implementation, might affect the overall timeline for obtaining licensure or registration.
  • Policy Alignment: Related legislation (A 5858) from a prior session may reflect a broader regulatory approach to child care licensing and locality involvement.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor committee actions on the Committee on Children and Families for amendments or a vote.
  • Review the bill’s full text when available to understand notice timing, content, method of delivery, penalties (if any), and interplay with existing licensing requirements.
  • Consider any fiscal impact on municipalities and providers once the notice requirements are specified.

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

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