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H542Introduced in the House

Expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare

Introduced

Introduced by Marjorie Decker, District 25-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see H5282

March 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Education

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2

  4. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025

  5. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  6. Accompanied a new draft, see H5282

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