HB5373Introduced in the House
CHILD CARE-TERMINOLOGY
Introduced by Joyce Mason, District 61
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends various Acts by replacing the terms "day care", "daycare", and "day-care", in relation to the care of a child, with the term "child care". Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes changes in provisions concerning the definitions of "day care center", "part day child care facility", and "day care agency"; the prohibition of unlicensed practice; criminal background investigations; and advertisements. Repeals provisions concerning an exemption from licensure for day care homes and group day care homes serving children of military personnel and a child from a foreign state or country. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Child Care Access & Early Childhood Committee · March 26, 2026
8
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| William Davis | 30 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Marcus Evans | 33 | Not Voting |
| Amy Grant | 47 | Not Voting |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Yes |
| Nabeela Syed | 51 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Joyce Mason | 61 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
Do Pass / Short Debate Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 008-004-000
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
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