S.B. No. 599 amends the Local Government Code by adding Section 250.014, which establishes regulatory certainty for group day-care homes and family homes that are licensed, registered, or listed under Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code. The new provision prohibits political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing any ordinances, orders, or measures that impose health and safety standards on these day-care homes that exceed the standards set by existing statutes or rules established by the Health and Human Services Commission.

The bill aims to ensure that licensed day-care facilities are not subjected to additional regulatory burdens that could hinder their operation. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. The bill passed both the Senate and the House with significant support, indicating a strong legislative consensus on the need for this regulatory clarity.

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