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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
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)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb190.html |
| House Committee Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB190/HCA1.pdf |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB190/HCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb190/orig_bill.pdf |
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