House Bill No. 1847, introduced by Schreiber and Stewart, aims to establish new guidelines for family and large child care homes regarding fire protection requirements. The bill directs the Department of Human Services to collaborate with the State Fire Marshal to develop these guidelines, ensuring that these child care facilities can operate under the standards set by the International Fire Code. Importantly, the bill stipulates that family and large child care homes cannot be denied a license to operate if they comply with these fire safety requirements.

Additionally, the bill prohibits any agency, municipality, county, or other political subdivision from imposing stricter fire safety requirements than those specified in the International Fire Code for these child care homes. This legislation is intended to streamline the licensing process and ensure consistent fire safety standards across the state. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.