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KY HB190

KY HB190
AN ACT relating to licensed child-care centers.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 199.896 to establish square footage requirements for child-care centers.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Kentucky law (KRS 199.896) to establish new requirements for licensed child-care centers. Specifically, it mandates that these centers must provide a minimum of thirty-five square feet of indoor space per child enrolled, including areas like bathrooms and hallways that are exclusively used by the children. The bill also makes technical changes to administrative regulations concerning emergency care providers and clarifies that the cabinet will establish these regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A, which governs how administrative agencies create and adopt rules.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

2nd reading, to Rules (on 02/06/2026)

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