SB160

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

Chamber Passed·2/13/26

Kentucky SB160 amends child-care center regulations, exempting certain programs from licensure, and outlines procedures for licensing, inspections.

Kentucky SB160 modifies regulations for child-care centers, exempting programs that provide skill instruction to children under 18 outside parental presence if they meet specific criteria. It exempts preschool programs operating up to 20 hours per week and attended by children for up to 10 hours per week from licensure. The bill mandates background checks for employees and volunteers, requires annual training for staff, and outlines procedures for license issuance, inspections, and penalties for non-compliance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Feb 13
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3815

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12

9:00 AM

House Committee On Families And Children

Feb 10

8:00 AM

Senate Committee On Families And Children

History

Apr 15

House

taken from the Orders of the Day

Apr 15

House

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Mar 31

House

posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026