River’s Law

This bill adds new safety rules for child care centers. It would ban pools at any child care facility and require door and window alarms to help prevent children from wandering or accessing dangerous areas. The act is called River’s Law and updates the Child Care and Development Block Grant safety standards for providers.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Child care providers and the facilities where they care for children.
• What changes: No pools allowed on the premises; door and window alarms must be installed.
• Why it matters: Aims to reduce drowning risks and keep children from leaving safe areas unnoticed.