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Bill Apr 05, 2026

Child care.

Provides that a granted waiver or variance expires three years after the date that the waiver or variance becomes effective. Removes the requirement that a child receiving child care from a school must be the child of a student or employee of the school. Provides that, not later than June 30, 2026, the division of family resources (division) shall establish an organizational license category for multi-site child care centers operating under one owner, and specifies obligations of the division with regard to the new license category. Provides that, subject to exceptions, certain properties may not be required to comply with a new or different set of building, fire safety, or equipment laws than were originally enforced by the department: (1) before July 1, 2025; or (2) two years after the earlier of the date of the: (A) initial inspection; or (B) plan review. Allows a child care home that was licensed to operate a Class 2 structure before July 1, 2025, to continue operating in the structure notwithstanding the building, fire safety, or equipment laws and regulations.

https://openstates.org/in/bills/2025/HB1253/
Dale DeVon State Representative Cosponsor Robert Heaton State Representative Cosponsor Dave Heine State Representative
STATE GOVERNMENT; State and Local Funding AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) CHILDREN AND MINORS; Child Care Programs
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