HB241 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Daycare and night time homes authorized to care for six children without the installation of a sprinkler system, Secs. 38-7-3, 38-7-7 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, Department of Human
Resources defines a daycare home and night time
home as one allowed to care for six children or
less. In 2010, the State Fire Marshal adopted by
reference the International Fire Code requiring a
sprinkler system in such homes if they care for
more than five children. Family residential homes
in Alabama are not routinely equipped with
sprinkler systems</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would allow daycare homes and
night time homes to continue to care for six
children without the installation of a sprinkler
system</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Sections 38-7-3 and 38-7-7, Code of Alabama
1975, to allow family daycare homes and night time homes to
care for six children without the requirement of having a
sprinkler system installed in the home, notwithstanding the
Alabama Administrative Code Section 482-2-101-.02.
</p>
Subjects
Day Care
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | H | Pending third reading on day 8 Favorable from Children and Senior Advocacy with 2 amendments |
| May 7, 2013 | H | Children and Senior Advocacy first Amendment Offered |
| May 7, 2013 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 21, 2013 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 2 amendments |
| February 12, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Children and Senior Advocacy |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB241 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |