Bill > HB1344

This bill requires the Department of General Services (DGS) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of state-owned facilities operated by 16 state agencies to determine their potential suitability for leasing to child care centers. Specifically, the department must create an inventory of these facilities and evaluate each one to identify whether it could be appropriately leased to a child care center, considering factors such as physical suitability and availability. By December 1, 2026, DGS must submit a detailed report to the General Assembly describing the assessment results, including which facilities might be appropriate for child care center use. The report must also be published on the department's website. The legislation is time-limited, taking effect on July 1, 2025, and automatically expiring on June 30, 2027, without requiring additional legislative action. The bill aims to help address potential child care facility needs by systematically examining existing state-owned properties that could be repurposed for child care services.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1344?ys=2025RS