HB450 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Human Resources Department, child care facilities, drop-in child care center defined, Sec. 38-7-2 am'd.
Summary: HB450 adds drop-in child care centers to the list of facilities that must be licensed or approved by Alabama's Department of Human Resources.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill defines drop-in child care centers and requires them to obtain licensure or approval to operate. It sets specific operating limits (hours and number of children) and requires basic health, safety, and child abuse reporting standards for staff. It also provides a limited exemption for certain not-for-profit organizations and directs the Department to establish minimum standards through administrative rules. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Operators and providers of drop-in child care centers: must obtain licensure or approval, must meet defined hours, capacity, and safety standards, and staff training requirements.
Not-for-profit organizations serving as drop-in providers: some may be exempt from being classified as drop-in centers if they operate under specified very limited-hours conditions.

Key Provisions
Creates 'Drop-in Child Care Center' as a defined facility that requires licensure or approval to operate.
Defines operating limits for drop-in centers: 12+ unrelated children; up to 7 hours per day during regular hours (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) with a daytime maximum up to 14 hours per week; evenings/weekends allowed up to a total of 20 hours per week; weather days may be excluded from this limit.
Requires staff to follow minimum health and safety practices and to detect/report child abuse and neglect; staff training is limited to these areas for this type of center.
Not-for-profit organizations that provide up to 2 hours per day (max 10 hours per week) without compensation while a parent is on-site are not considered drop-in centers.
The Department of Human Resources will promulgate rules to implement minimum standards for drop-in centers.
Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Human Resources Department