House
Engrossed
2026 Regular Session
HB190
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Amend KRS 199.896 to establish square footage requirements for child-care centers.
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: February 26, 2026
To Committee On Committees (S)
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This bill would set specific square footage requirements for licensed child-care centers in Kentucky. By establishing minimum space standards, it aims to define how much physical space must be available for children in these facilities. The emergency declaration means it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. Who it may affect: families with young children in licensed child care, and child-care center operators.
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Legislative History
Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Families & Children (H)
Feb 5, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Feb 6, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 24, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Wednesday, February 25 2026 (clerical)
Feb 25, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 96-0 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate
Primary Sponsor
DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (4)
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov
robert.duvall@kylegislature.gov
matt.lehman@kylegislature.gov
marianne.proctor@kylegislature.gov
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