Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 744
Child care; exemption from licensure, light family day homes.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Wren M. Williams (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Child care; exemption from licensure; light family day homes. Exempts from the requirement to be licensed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction any light family day home, defined in the bill as a family day home for five through eight children under the age of 13, exclusive of the provider's own children and any children who reside in the home, provided that any such home complies with certain requirements enumerated in the bill, including background check requirements. The bill permits the Superintendent of Public Instruction to conduct inspections of any such home to ensure compliance with basic health and safety standards.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Education - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Assigned HED sub: Early Childhood and Innovation - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Education - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105141D