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54 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
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)
DE HR 26 on demographic data reports in early child care and education populations passed the House with 41 yes votes on 2026-06-18.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Delaware HB 419, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to eligibility for child care assistance, 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 15, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to play-based learning in early childhood education, was signed by the governor on 2025-09-02.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
Delaware HB 387 would increase eligibility thresholds for child care subsidies over five years; on 2026-05-19 it was assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
DE HB 204, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to child care licensing, was reported out of committee (Appropriations) in the House with 4 on its merits on 2026-06-09.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators