SB 1683

This bill generally provides, for actions arising on or after July 1, 2026, that an employer or host entity is not liable in a civil action for damages arising from the acts or omissions of a child care provider that is licensed under state law and provides child care services on property owned, leased, or otherwise made available by the employer or host entity. However, such immunity does not a pply if the employer's or host entity's gross negligence or willful misconduct is the proximate cause of the injury, harm, or loss. Additionally, such immunity does not apply if the employer or host entity (i) operates, controls, or manages the child car e provider; (ii) is licensed as a child care provider; or (iii) employs, supervises, or directs the child care provider's staff. This bill clarifies that the provision of space, utilities, maintenance, security, capital improvements, or financial support to a child care provider, standing alone, does not constitute operation, control, or management of the child care provider. Add itionally, this bill clarifies that its provisions do not limit or alter any right of action against a child care provider. "EMPLOYER"" DEFINED As used in this bill, an ""employer"" means a person or entity that subsidizes child care costs for its employees or that hosts a child care provider on its premises as long as the employer does not operate or manage the child care provider. ""HOST ENTITY"" DEFINED As used in this bill, a ""host entity"" means a person or entity, including, but not limited to, a nonprofit organization, faith-based organization, community organization, educational institution, or property owner or lessee, that permits a child care pro vider to operate on property the person or entity owns or controls, regardless of whether the children served are children of employees of the host entity."