SB 2085 Summary

• Amends definitions in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 50-11.1 relating to early childhood services licensing, including clarifying terms such as "family child care," "self-declaration," and "staff member."

• Prohibits smoking on any premises where early childhood services are provided, applying the prohibition to registered in-home providers and those operating under self-declaration as well as licensed facilities.

• Modifies the early childhood services advisory board structure to advise the department on ongoing reviews and recommendations regarding early childhood services rules, with a goal of streamlining regulations while maintaining safe quality child care.

• Renumbers and updates definition sections to reflect statutory changes, including expanded definition of "staff member" to include individuals providing care under self-declaration.

• Declares the act to be an emergency measure.