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HB 8136 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 30, 2026 — 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Deb Fellela D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled