A05352Introduced in the Assembly
Directs the department of social services to establish an outdoor, nature-based child care pilot project to explore establishing licensing guidelines for the operation of outdoor, nature-based child care programs in an outdoor space and that employ a nature-based early learning curriculum to teach enrolled children.
Introduced by Anna Kelles, District 125
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the department of social services to establish an outdoor, nature-based child care pilot project to explore establishing licensing guidelines for the operation of outdoor, nature-based child care programs in an outdoor space and that employ a nature-based early learning curriculum to teach enrolled children.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 29, 2026
129
Yes
0
No
21
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Absent |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to children and families
reported referred to codes
reported referred to ways and means
amend and recommit to ways and means
print number 5352a
referred to ways and means
amend and recommit to ways and means
print number 5352b
amend and recommit to ways and means
print number 5352c
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.223
ordered to third reading rules cal.223
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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