S.B. No. 1275 aims to regulate child-care facilities known as "crisis nursery facilities," which provide temporary care for children voluntarily placed by parents or legal guardians during family crises. The bill introduces a new definition for crisis nursery facilities in Section 42.002 of the Human Resources Code, specifying that these facilities offer care and supervision for children to help resolve stressful situations critical to the family's functioning. Additionally, the bill amends Section 42.041(b) to exempt crisis nursery facilities from certain licensing requirements that apply to other child-care facilities.

The bill also establishes new regulations for crisis nursery facilities under Section 42.0411, which mandates the executive commissioner to adopt rules governing their operation. These rules will cover licensing regulations, safety and well-being requirements, capacity based on facility size and children's needs, and necessary information collection. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that children may not stay at a crisis nursery facility for more than 72 consecutive hours, although this limit does not apply to residential child-care facilities providing similar services. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Human Resources Code 42.002, Human Resources Code 42.041 (Human Resources Code 42)