SB254 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Child care, day care centers required to allow entry to parents and guardians during state public health emergency

Summary

SB254 would require Alabama day care centers to permit parents and legal guardians to enter during a declared state public health emergency, while granting civil immunity to centers acting in good faith.

What This Bill Does

During a declared state public health emergency, day care centers must allow parents or legal guardians to enter the facility, consistent with applicable federal health regulations or state/federal public health orders. Centers may require visitors to follow reasonable health and safety protocols established by the center. Centers acting in good faith under these rules would be immune from civil liability. The bill would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Parents or legal guardians of children in day care: allowed to enter the facility during a state public health emergency, subject to health rules.
• Day care centers: must permit entry and enforce health protocols; receive civil immunity if acting in good faith under the act.

Key Provisions

• Requires day care centers to allow parents or legal guardians to enter during a state public health emergency, consistent with federal laws, regulations, or public health orders.
• Allows centers to require visitors to comply with reasonable health and safety protocols established by the center.
• Provides civil immunity for day care centers acting in good faith in accordance with the act.
• Defines 'day care center' and 'state public health emergency' for the purposes of the act.
• Sets the effective date to the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Child Care