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MA H98

Relative to family day care disclosures


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require family child care licensees to disclose when such licensees are not covered by liability insurance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require family child care licensees to disclose when they are not covered by liability insurance. The key provisions include: (1) the commissioner must recommend in writing that licensees carry liability insurance, and licensees without coverage must notify the department, post the lack of coverage, and provide written notice to parents; (2) the department must create a standard form for licensees to notify parents that they do not have liability insurance, and parents must acknowledge receipt of the notice; and (3) licensees who violate these requirements can face fines of up to $1,000 per violation. Additionally, the bill requires the department to post certain licensing information on its website, while protecting any information prohibited from public disclosure.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 04/30/2020)

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