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MO HB156

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health and Senior Services may investigate unlicensed child care providers exempt from licensure requirements if pending criminal charges are filed against them
  • Department must notify unlicensed providers if pending criminal charges would result in license sanction for a licensed provider, prohibiting them from providing child care services pending resolution of charges
  • Unlicensed child care providers who continue providing services after receiving department notification to cease are guilty of a class B misdemeanor
  • Second or subsequent violations of this section constitute a class A misdemeanor
  • Department must report known violations to the appropriate prosecuting attorney's office or law enforcement agency

Legislative Description

Establishes Sam Pratt's Law which authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to prohibit unlicensed child care providers from continuing to provide services if there are pending criminal charges

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/30/2011

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety1/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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