1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; requiring certain child care centers to provide proof 
1.3 	of surety bond coverage;amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 119B.125, 
1.4 	by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 119B.125, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 10.Proof of surety bond coverage. All licensed child care centers authorized 
1.9 	for reimbursement under this chapter that received child care assistance program revenue 
1.10 	equal to or greater than $250,000 in the previous calendar year must provide to the 
1.11 	commissioner at least once per year proof of surety bond coverage of $100,000 in a format 
1.12 	determined by the commissioner. The surety bond must be in a form approved by the 
1.13 	commissioner, be renewed annually, and allow for recovery of costs and fees in pursuing 
1.14 	a claim on the bond.

1.15 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2020.