HB241 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
Republican
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.
Summary: HB241 would let family daycare homes and night time homes care for up to six children without requiring a sprinkler system.
What This Bill Does
It amends Sections 38-7-3 and 38-7-7 to exempt daycare homes and night time homes from the State Fire Marshal's sprinkler requirement when they care for six children or fewer. This means these homes would not have to install a sprinkler system, overriding the Fire Marshal’s rule that applies when six or more children are cared for. The change maintains the overall licensing framework for child-care facilities and includes related provisions for exemption notices and affidavits for exempt churches or religious programs as described in the bill.

Who It Affects
Family daycare homes and night time homes would be able to operate and care for up to six children without installing a sprinkler system.
Parents or guardians of children in these homes would have the option to enroll their child in a six-child home without sprinkler requirements, with any church-related exemption provisions requiring notices and affidavits handled as specified in the bill.

Key Provisions
Amends 38-7-3 and 38-7-7 to allow daycare homes and night time homes to care for six children without the sprinkler requirement.
Exempts these homes from the State Fire Marshal's standard in Administrative Rule 482-2-101-.02 for six or more children, preserving other health and safety standards.
Preserves the general licensing framework and adds provisions for notices/affidavits related to exempt church programs operating under these exemptions.

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Subjects: Day Care