The bill aims to revise existing day care laws by exempting certain private residences from the requirement to obtain a family day-care home registration certificate. Specifically, it excludes homes that provide care for six or fewer children and do not receive certain payments. This change is intended to simplify regulations for small, informal day care providers, making it easier for them to operate without the burden of formal registration.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 52-2-721 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. By clarifying the criteria for exemption, the legislation seeks to support families and caregivers who offer limited child care services in their homes, thereby promoting more accessible child care options within the community.

Statutes affected:
HB0556_1.pdf: 52-2-703
HB0556_2.pdf: 52-2-703
HB0556_3.pdf: 52-2-721
Amended: 52-2-703
Introduced: 52-2-703