HB190

AN ACT relating to licensed child-care centers and declaring an emergency.

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Kentucky HB190 regulates licensed child-care centers, prohibiting corporal punishment, requiring background checks, and establishing appeal rights.

Kentucky HB190 amends regulations for licensed child-care centers, prohibiting corporal punishment, including spanking, shaking, or paddling. It mandates criminal background checks for directors and employees with supervisory or disciplinary roles. Child-care centers have the right to appeal adverse actions to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The bill also outlines procedures for assessing civil penalties and handling violations, including emergency actions for immediate threats to child safety.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Feb 26
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 142

96 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 5

9:00 AM

House Committee On Families And Children

History

Feb 26

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 26

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Feb 25

House

3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)