HF4336

Purpose

• The bill repeals the state’s child care assistance program and removes the statutory framework that supports it. It aims to eliminate references to the program from Minnesota law and directs the statutory editor (the Revisor) to identify all changes needed to implement this repeal.

Main Provisions

• Repeal of the child care assistance program and related law:
  • Repeals Minnesota Statutes and sections that establish, fund, administer, and govern the child care assistance program, including a broad set of sections and subdivisions in 13.461, 142C.01–142C.18, 142C.?? sequences, 142E.01–142E.57, and 142G.21, along with associated cross-references in the 2025 Supplement.
  • The repeals cover the core statutory framework for eligibility, funding mechanisms, program administration, and related definitions and procedures.
  • The bill also repeals substantial portions of the statutes listed in both the 2024 Statutes and the Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement that pertain to the program.
• Revisor instruction:
  • Requires the Revisor of Statutes, in consultation with the House Research Department, Senate Counsel Research and Fiscal Analysis, and the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families, to identify all statutory changes necessary to remove references to the child care assistance program.
  • By February 1, 2027, the Revisor must submit draft legislation with the changes needed to implement the act to the chairs and ranking minority members of relevant committees.

Repealed Provisions (Overview)

• The bill lists extensive statutory sections to be repealed, including but not limited to:
  • 13.461 subdivisions 7b and 28
  • 142C.01 through 142C.18 (and related subdivisions throughout 142C)
  • 142E.01 through 142E.57 (and related subdivisions across 142E)
  • 142G.21
  • Various cross-referenced sections and subdivisions in Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement
• The repeals remove the legal basis, rules, and funding for the child care assistance program and all corresponding references within these statutes.

Effects and Implementation

• By removing the child care assistance program and its governing statutes, the state would no longer operate the program or provide related assistance under these laws.
• Administrative references and processes tied to the program would be eliminated, requiring statutory and administrative updates in related agencies and systems.
• The act emphasizes planning and coordination for implementation through the Revisor’s drafting effort by a concrete deadline (February 1, 2027).

Timeline and Process

• By February 1, 2027: The Revisor of Statutes, in collaboration with relevant legislative and executive offices, must draft the necessary statutory changes to remove the program and references.
• The draft legislation is to be submitted to the Chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant committees for consideration.

Significance

• This bill represents a major policy shift by fully removing a state-supported child care assistance program and the statutory framework that enables it.
• It would affect families who relied on the program, as well as state agencies responsible for implementing and administering child care support, requiring substantial administrative realignment.

Relevant Terms - child care assistance program - Minnesota Statutes - repeal - Revisor of Statutes - Sections and subdivisions (e.g., 13.461, 142C.01–142C.18, 142E.01–142E.57, 142G.21) - Minnesota Statutes 2024 Supplement - Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement - Section, subdivision, cross-reference - House Research Department - Senate Counsel Research and Fiscal Analysis - Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families - draft legislation - February 1, 2027 - chairs and ranking minority members