HB 1260: Updates to Child Care Assistance Programs

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act extends the implementation dates for capping family copayments for child care at 7% of family income, for paying child care providers in advance of the provision of services, and for utilizing grants and contracts to improve access to child care for underserved populations to August 1, 2028.     The act modifies existing reporting requirements to include the total amount of child care assistance program (CCCAP) allocation that is spent by the department and each county on administrative expenses, county indirect expenses, program implementation costs, and direct service expenses.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 36 · Republican 6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 29, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 28, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 28, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 28, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 4, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 1, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. April 30, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. April 29, 2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
9. April 28, 2026Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
10. April 22, 2026Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
11. March 30, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
12. March 25, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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