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Senate Passes SB 12 Requiring Notice, Background Checks for Exempt Child Care
Summary
Senate Bill 12 requires background checks and public notice for certain exempt child care providers; sponsor Senator Christiansen said the measure fills an enforcement gap, and the Senate passed it and sent it to the House (28–0, 1 absent).
Senate Bill 12, sponsored by Senator Christiansen, passed the Senate after floor introduction and brief discussion.
Christiansen said SB 12 addresses exempt child-care organizations that are required to obtain background checks but historically lacked oversight and enforcement. The bill requires such exempt providers to ensure background checks are performed and to post a prominent notice to the public when operating as an exempt, non-licensed provider so parents and community members are aware of the status.
During floor consideration, the sponsor explained that while exempt providers may be required to run background checks, previous practice often lacked enforcement and public notice. Following a motion to pass, a roll-call vote recorded the bill’s passage with 28 yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Why it matters: The measure aims to increase transparency and public awareness about exempt childcare providers and to close enforcement gaps around background checks.
What’s next: SB 12 moves to the House for further consideration.
