IN HB1226

Standardizes health and safety requirements across child care centers, child care homes, and child care ministries, including mandatory national criminal history checks for operators/directors and limited criminal history checks for all caregivers and adult residents

Requires all child care providers to conduct drug testing of caregivers before employment and when substance use is suspected, with immediate suspension or termination for positive results or refusal to test

Mandates caregiver training in child abuse and neglect recognition, universal precautions, CPR certification, first aid certification, and physical health examinations within 30 days of employment; caregivers under 18 must be directly supervised by an adult caregiver

Establishes fire and hazardous materials safety requirements for child care ministries, including working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers on each floor, monthly documented fire drills, unblocked exits, and secure storage of firearms, ammunition, medications, and chemicals

Creates administrative enforcement procedures for child care ministries, including probationary registrations, suspension and revocation processes, civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation, and Class B misdemeanor criminal penalties for knowing violations