Two families-one nanny.

Plain English Breakdown

The summary provided by the Legislative Service Office notes that this summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill. However, the information used here aligns with the enacted text.

Exemption for Nannies Caring for Multiple Families

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 This Bill 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 Names or Affects

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

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.

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.

Official Summary Text

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.

Current Bill Text

25LSO-0689

ORIGINAL House

Bill No
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HB0188

ENROLLED ACT NO. 37,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2025 General Session

AN ACT relating to child care facilities; exempting child care facilities with certain specifications from child care facility certification requirements; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1
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W.S. 14
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4
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102(b) by creating a new paragraph (xii) is amended to read:

14
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4
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102.

Certification required; exceptions.

(b)

W.S. 14
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4
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101 through 14
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4
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111 do not apply to:

(xii)

Child care by a person employed to care for not more than four (4) children from multiple families, with not more than two (2) children under the age of two (2) years and at the home of one (1) of the children's parents or guardians.

Section 2
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The department of family services shall promulgate all rules necessary to implement this act.

Section 3
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This act is effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the House.

Chief Clerk

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