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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending section 5-572, arizona revised statutes, as amended by laws 2024, chapter 210, section 2; amending section 5-572, arizona revised statutes, as amended by laws 2024, chapter 210, section 3; Amending title 46, chapter 7, article 1, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 46-812; relating to child care.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Arizona working parents support fund, which will be funded by money from the state lottery fund, to support a new child care program for eligible families. The program, administered by the Department of Economic Security, will provide child care services directly to participating providers, with rates set based on market studies to cover the true cost of quality care, and may offer tiered rates for enhanced services. The bill also outlines eligibility requirements for families and providers, payment systems, and mandates a report by June 30, 2027, detailing program impact, expenditures, and participation. Additionally, the bill makes a technical amendment to existing law regarding the allocation of lottery funds to the Arizona competes fund and clarifies that the changes related to the Arizona working parents support fund will take effect on June 30, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House read second time (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85621 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb4099p.htm |
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