SB79 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew JonesSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Child care, allows child care facilities that operate during both daytime and nighttime hours to enroll a child for up to 14 hours of care per 24 hour period, Sec. 38-7-22 added

Summary

SB 79 would allow mixed day-and-night child care facilities to provide nighttime care to a child, up to 14 hours in a 24-hour period.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new section (38-7-22) to allow facilities that operate as both a day care center and a night care facility to provide nighttime care to a child as long as the total stay does not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. This is stated to work notwithstanding any other provision of law. The Department of Human Resources must adopt rules to implement and enforce this provision, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Children who attend facilities that operate both day and night care, who could be cared for at night for up to 14 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Child care facilities that operate as both day care centers and night care facilities, which would be allowed to provide nighttime care under the 14-hour-per-24-hour limit and must follow Department of Human Resources rules.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 38-7-22 authorizing mixed day/night facilities to provide nighttime care to a child up to 14 hours per 24-hour period.
• Specifies the 14-hour limit applies per 24-hour period and that this authorization overrides other laws as noted by 'Notwithstanding any other provision of law.'
• Requires the Department of Human Resources to adopt rules for implementation and enforcement of this section.
• Establishes the effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Child Care