This bill amends the definition of a child day care agency to allow for certain exceptions to the rule that limits the number of hours a child may remain in day care to 13 hours per day. The new exceptions include emergencies, situations where parents or guardians work more than 13 hours within a 24-hour period, and instances where parents or guardians are deployed by the military during the weekend. These insertions into the existing law provide more flexibility for families who may have irregular or demanding work schedules, as well as for those serving in the military.

The bill specifies that these changes to the definition of a child day care agency will take effect 60 days after its passage. The act was approved on July 3, 2024, and therefore, the effective date of these amendments is September 1, 2024. This means that starting from this date, child day care agencies will be able to accommodate children for more than 13 hours a day under the specified circumstances without being in violation of the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 161:2