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ME LD1061

ME LD1061
An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Family Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services


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Introduced
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
06/12/2023
Passed
06/13/2023
Dead
06/20/2023

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
131st Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill increases the number of children other than children living in a family child care provider's home that the provider may care for without being required to be licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services from 2 to 4, except that the bill allows a provider to care for a group of more than 4 other children who are siblings. This bill also makes a technical change to clarify that such providers are not required to be licensed by the department.

AI Summary

This bill increases the number of children, other than the provider's own children, that a family child care provider may care for without being required to be licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services from 2 to 4. It also allows a provider to care for a group of more than 4 other children who are siblings without being licensed. The bill also clarifies that such providers are not required to be licensed by the department.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Died Between Houses, Jun 20, 2023 (on 06/20/2023)

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