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HB0188

Exemption for Nannies Caring for Multiple Families

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In one sentence

This law allows nannies to care for up to four children from different families, with no more than two under age two, without needing a special certification.

What it does

  • Allows persons who provide child care for not more than four (4) children from multiple families, with no more than two (2) children under the age of two (2), to be exempted from Department of Family Services child care certification requirements if they work at one family's home.
  • Requires the Department of Family Services to promulgate rules necessary for implementing this act.

Who it affects

  • Nannies who provide care for children from multiple families under specific conditions.
  • Families using these services to take care of their young children.

Limits and unknowns

  • This law only applies to nannies who meet the specific conditions outlined.
  • It does not change requirements for other types of childcare providers or facilities.

Plain language

Terms to know

Certification
A process where someone is officially recognized as qualified or approved to do a certain job, like providing child care.
Department of Family Services
The government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating family-related services in Wyoming, including child care facilities.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0689 Bill No.: HB0188 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 25LSO-0689 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0037 Chapter No.: 87 Prime Sponsor: Yin Catch Title: Two families-one nanny. Has Report: No Subject: Authorizing nannies to care for children of multiple families without certification. Summary/Major Elements: This bill exempts persons who provide child care for not more than four (4) children from multiple families with no more than two (2) children under the age of two (2) from Department of Family Services child care certification. The bill requires the Department of Family Services to promulgate rules to implement this act. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02025-02-26 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-02-21 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-02-05 · House60 yes 0 no
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-01-29 · House8 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 87LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0037 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0037Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0037House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0037LSO
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - LaborSenate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  14. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  15. H COW:PassedHouse
  16. H Placed on General FileHouse
  17. H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
  18. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - LaborHouse
  19. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO