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MS SB2371

Bill

Status

Failed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers all child care facility licensing administrative functions from the Mississippi Department of Health to the Mississippi Department of Human Services
  • Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature by October 1, 2026, if additional legislative action is needed to carry out child care licensing duties
  • Reconstitutes the advisory council for child care licensing under the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services, consisting of 12 members (6 licensed child care providers and 6 representatives from child care organizations or state agencies)
  • Maintains existing license fees not exceeding $400 for initial applications and $400 for annual renewals, with all collected fees deposited into a special fund for implementing the licensing program
  • Requires the Department of Human Services to work with the State Board of Health to develop immunization regulations for children in licensed child care centers effective July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Child care facility licensing; move all administrative functions to the Department of Human Services.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Structure1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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