HB744Introduced in the House of Delegates
Child care; exemption from licensure, light family day homes.
Introduced by Wren Williams, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Child care; exemption from licensure; light family day homes. Exempts from the requirement to be licensed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction any light family day home, defined in the bill as a family day home for five through eight children under the age of 13, exclusive of the provider's own children and any children who reside in the home, provided that any such home complies with certain requirements enumerated in the bill, including background check requirements. The bill permits the Superintendent of Public Instruction to conduct inspections of any such home to ensure compliance with basic health and safety standards.
Where it stands
Left in Education
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) · January 28, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
11 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Briana Sewell | 25 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Absent |
| Elizabeth Guzman | 31 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Madison Whittle | 49 | Yes |
| Eric Zehr | 51 | Yes |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | 67 | Yes |
| Jessica Anderson | 71 | Yes |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105141D
Referred to Committee on Education
Assigned HED sub: Early Childhood and Innovation
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Left in Education
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