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MN HF1342

MN HF1342
Unrelated individual providing child care to two families exempted from licensure.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to child care; exempting an unrelated individual providing child care to two families from licensure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142B.05, subdivision 2.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Minnesota's child care licensing regulations to expand an existing exemption for unlicensed child care providers. Specifically, the bill changes the current law to allow an unrelated individual to provide child care to two separate families (where the members of each family are related) without requiring a child care license. Previously, the law only exempted unrelated individuals providing care to a single related family from licensing requirements. The change is part of Minnesota Statutes Section 142B.05, which outlines various exemptions to child care licensing rules. By broadening this exemption, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for informal child care arrangements while maintaining existing protections and oversight. The modification could potentially help families find more affordable and convenient child care options by reducing regulatory barriers for small-scale, multi-family child care providers.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Author added Sexton (on 03/20/2025)

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