H 5282 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare

This bill expands access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare by establishing a payment structure for caregivers who provide care in a child's home or are relatives, ensuring voucher funds cover the full daily value at an hourly rate. It sets a minimum hourly wage for these caregivers equal to the state's minimum wage and requires their care to be licensed unless reimbursement reverts to original payment levels. The legislation also creates a state advisory committee to gather input on improving support, resources, and oversight for these caregivers over a one-year period.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Education
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0 primary · 26 co-sponsors

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