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ME LD202
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases the threshold for family child care provider licensing from 3 to 4 children minimum before a license is required from the Department of Health and Human Services
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Raises the unlicensed care limit from 2 to 3 children who are not the provider's own or residing in the provider's home
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Adds new exception allowing care for 4 non-resident children without a license if at least 2 of the children are siblings
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Maintains the requirement that no more than 3 of the total children in care may be under 2 years of age
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Approved by the Governor on May 29, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 135
Legislative Description
An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services
Children And Families
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025