MD SB452

Establishes a Child Care Affordability Commission to study child care affordability in Maryland and recommend policy solutions

Commission membership includes 4 legislators, state officials (Secretary of Labor, Comptroller, State Superintendent), representatives from child care organizations, parents, child care providers, labor unions, and employers of various sizes

Required to identify obstacles to sustainable child care systems, barriers to expanding supply, measures to support working families including business tax credits, and potential revenue streams for adequate funding

Commission must submit an interim report by January 1, 2026 and a final report by December 1, 2026 to the General Assembly

Takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2027; the Governor's Office for Children provides staffing support