BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1454: Unlicensed child care

Concerning illegal, unlicensed child care.

Summary

Authorizes the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to take additional actions in response to child care providers operating without a license when licensure is required, including issuing a cease and desist order and posting a notice on the premises.
Requires the DCYF, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, and the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys to jointly develop a model policy related to responding to complaints alleging that someone is providing illegal, unlicensed child care.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to illegal, unlicensed child care;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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