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A1644

Prohibits child care providers from charging any fees for service on days when providers are unable to provide child care services due to contraction of, or exposure to, COVID-19.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1644 prohibits child care providers from charging fees when unable to provide services due to COVID-19.

New Jersey A1644 prohibits child care providers from charging fees for services on days when they or their employees cannot provide care due to COVID-19 contraction or exposure. The bill defines "child care provider" as those operating licensed facilities or registered family day care providers. It mandates reimbursement for fees charged before the bill's enactment, retroactive to December 1, 2021. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee