HB1895Introduced in the House
GROUP HOMES FOR DISABLED CHILD
Introduced by Margaret DeLaRosa, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Defines "group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled" and "child who resides in a group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled". Excludes a group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled from the definition of "child care institution". Adds a group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled to provisions concerning child care facility requirements, including licensing standards, license applications, and transportation. Provides that no group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled shall hire a staff member who is under 19 years of age. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Human Services Committee · March 5, 2025
6
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Norine Hammond | 94 | Yes |
| Charles Meier | 109 | Yes |
| Kevin Schmidt | 114 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
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