The bill amends Section 42-12.5-5 of the General Laws concerning the licensing and monitoring of child daycare providers. A significant change is the extension of the license validity period from one year to two years, which will reduce the frequency of renewals for daycare providers. The bill maintains the requirement for licenses to be non-transferable and publicly displayed.

The bill does not introduce provisions for provisional and probationary licenses, nor does it outline application fees for different types of daycare licenses. Additionally, it does not clarify exceptions related to state fire and health safety standards. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7799: 42-12.5-5