SB3907Introduced in the Senate
CHILD CARE-TERMINOLOGY
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
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 "early care and education" and from "facility" to "provider". Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that the following are exempt from licensure under the Act and must register as Recognized Alternative Providers: part day programs for children 3 years of age until they reach 5 years of age or begin kindergarten, whichever is later, where the child is present for a maximum of 3 hours per day and the parent or guardian is not on site; programs or portions of programs that serve children who have reached 3 years of age in full early care and education that are operated by a church or religious institution that receive no governmental aid; and nonresidential programs for children 5 years of age to 12 years of age, that have supervisors of children when school is not in session, that act as an alternative to full-day school or care, that operate for no more than 100 days in any 12-month period; and programs that provide care to children 5 years of age to 12 years of age before or after school hours. Sets forth registration requirements for Recognized Alternative Providers, including background check requirements. Provides that certain programs are exempt from registration requirements for Recognized Alternative Providers and licensure requirements under this Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; 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 and the definition of "part day child care facility". Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · May 26, 2026
12
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Mike Porfirio | 11 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Yes |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Craig Wilcox | 32 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | No |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 011-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Sponsor Removed Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Morrison
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 012-001-000
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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