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61 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
MO SB 1662 modifies provisions relating to early childhood education taxes; latest action on 2026-04-16 was a second read and referral to the S Education Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1678, which authorizes tax credits for child care, was read a second time and referred to the Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee on 2026-04-16.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
HI SB 1012, relating to early learning, was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session (latest action 2025-12-08).
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
ME LD 1280, a resolve to create pilot programs to provide tuition assistance and grants for rural child care providers, was placed in legislative files (DEAD) on 2025-04-29.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ME LD 1955, an act to increase child care affordability and early childhood educator stability, died in possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on 2026-04-29.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Maine LD 1469, an act to clarify the quality rating system for child care services, was signed by the governor on 2025-06-10.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
IL HR 621 (CHILDCARE FUNDS-CUTS) added co-sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons in its latest action on 2026-01-21.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SB 363, allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
PA SB 766, amending the Human Services Code and providing for child care center attendance eligibility, was laid on the table on 2025-10-08.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
PA SB 1372, whose latest action is Act No. 113 of 2026, amends the Human Services Code providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
PA HB 2878, establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force, imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and making an appropriation, was referred to Children & Youth.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IA HSB 623, a bill relating to early childhood and family services including state child care assistance for the child care workforce, was approved by committee and renumbered as HF 2712.
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New Mexico’s Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care New Mexico is finding out that successfully providing universal child care requires giving teachers a living wage. Source: Truthout truthout.org/articles/new-mexicos-challenges-ho… (link to truthout.org)
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Texas’ child care quality control measures played a role in enrollment cuts this fall Texas child care quality control measures played a role in enrollment cuts this fall, putting financial strain on the system and shutting thousands of children out of affordable care. Source: States Newsroom (News From The States) newsfromthestates.com/article/texas-child-care-… (link to newsfromthestates.com)
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Delaware HB 284, an act to amend the child care and dependent care expense tax credit, was assigned to the Appropriations Committee in the House on 2026-05-21.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
HB 121, an act to amend the Delaware Code relating to child care licensing, was signed by the Governor on 2025-07-23.
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DE SB 294, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to child care assistance for full-time post-secondary education, was assigned to the Senate Finance Committee on 2026-05-13.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Delaware HR 14, which directs the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare reports on demographic data in early child care and education populations, passed the House 40-1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
DE SB 293, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to child care licenses for youth camps, was signed by the Governor on 2026-08-17.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Delaware HB 49, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Child Care Act, was signed by the Governor on 2025-09-02.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)