Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1819: Establishes provisions relating to child care facilities
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 210, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to child care facilities. Section A. Chapter 210, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 210.224, to read as follows: 210.224. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as "Conrad's Law". 2. As used in this section, the term "special needs" means special physical, developmental, or behavioral needs. 3. The department of elementary and secondary education shall establish the following for any licensed child care facility: (1) Training on and rules for nonrestrained safe sleep policie.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 210, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to child care facilities. Section A. Chapter 210, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 210.224, to read as follows: 210.224. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as "Conrad's Law". 2. As used in this section, the term "special needs" means special physical, developmental, or behavioral needs. 3. The department of elementary and secondary education shall establish the following for any licensed child care facility: (1) Training on and rules for nonrestrained safe sleep policies for children one year of age or older and children with special needs. Such policies shall include safety procedures for the use of a weighted blanket, except that no weighted blanket used in the child care facility or (b) Be used on any child under one year of age; (2) Safe rest options for any nonnapping child. Such options shall include an exception for nonrestrained quiet-play activities or other activities so long as the activities are supervised; and (3) A care plan for a child with special needs. Such care plan shall be reviewed, agreed upon, signed, and annually reviewed by the child's parents or legal guardians, the child care facility owner or director, the child's primary care provider, and any staff …
Sponsors
- Becky Laubinger (R, 117) · primary sponsor