HB1819

Establishes provisions relating to child care facilities

Introduced·1/7/26

Missouri HB1819 establishes safety procedures for child care facilities, including weighted blankets and safe rest options.

Missouri HB1819 mandates safety procedures for child care facilities, including rules for the use of weighted blankets, which must not exceed five pounds and cannot be used on children under one year old. It also requires safe rest options for nonnapping children, allowing supervised quiet-play activities. Additionally, the bill mandates care plans for children with special needs, reviewed annually by parents, facility staff, and primary care providers. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee annual training for these policies.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 30

1:30 PM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

Mar 10

8:00 AM

Children and Families Executive Session

History

May 7

House

Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

Apr 28

House

Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

Mar 30

House

Executive Session Completed (H)