Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1277: Regulation of child care centers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1277 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulation of child care centers. Primary sponsor: Ethan Manning (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Representative Olthoff added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a provider to remain eligible to receive a voucher payment until a final determination is made that the provider's license or eligibility is no longer in good standing. Provides that a child care center is exempt from licensure if the child care center complies with all of the requirements for child care ministries, including registration. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Manning | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Julie Olthoff | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Olthoff added as coauthor
- Authored by Representative Manning
- First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs