Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 1819 — Establishes provisions relating to child care facilities

Last action — Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 1819 has been updated to clarify the definition of "special needs" and enhance training requirements for child care facilities. It now specifies that all licensed facilities must provide at least one hour of training related to the care of children with special needs. Additionally, the care plan for children with special needs must involve collaboration between parents, the facility, and health providers, making it more comprehensive. These changes are important as they aim to ensure safer and more effective care for children who require special attention.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
1819 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE LAUBINGER.
1819 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4767H.04C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 210, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to child care facilities.
4767H.03I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 210, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to child care facilities.
As used in this section, the term "special needs" means special physical, developmental, or behavioral needs.
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If a child care facility is caring for a child with special needs, all staff members who are directly responsible for the care of such child shall receive training on caring for a child with that specific special need.
All licensed and registered child care facilities shall complete at least one hour of training related to special needs care.
If a child care facility is caring for a child with special needs, all staff members who are directly responsible for the care of such child shall receive training specific to the needs of a child with that diagnosis.
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Action History

  1. Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

  2. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  3. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  4. Voted Do Pass (H)

  5. Executive Session Completed (H)

  6. Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

  7. HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  8. HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  9. Executive Session Completed (H)

  10. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  11. Referred: Children and Families(H)

  12. Read Second Time (H)

  13. Read First Time (H)

  14. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1819?
HB 1819 is sponsored by Becky Laubinger (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1819?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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