H275
An Act relative to child care cost transparency
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase transparency around child care costs in Massachusetts. It requires child care providers to publicly disclose their rates and fees, making it easier for families to understand and compare costs. The goal is to promote affordability and accessibility to child care services across the state. The bill seeks to standardize the way child care costs are presented to consumers.
Key provisions
- Child care providers must post their rates and fees publicly.
- Rates must be categorized by age group and type of care.
- Providers must provide a clear explanation of what is included in the fees.
- The Department of Early Education and Care will oversee the implementation of the transparency requirements.
- The Department will create a public database of child care costs.
Who is affected
- Families with young children
- Child care providers
- The Department of Early Education and Care
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Currently, child care costs are not consistently displayed or easily comparable.
- This bill establishes a standardized reporting system for child care providers.
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Primary sponsor
Tram T. Nguyen
Cosponsors
Tram T. Nguyen
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Bill H.275 194th (Current)
An Act relative to child care cost transparency
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 275) of Tram T. Nguyen and Vanna Howard relative to child care cost transparency. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Tram T. Nguyen Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.275
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Education |
| 3/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
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