H. R. 5124

River’s Law

Shown here: Introduced in House (2025-09-03)

To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to include certain safety requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as “River’s Law”.

2. Safety requirements for child care providers

Section 658E(c)(2)(I) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858c(c)(2)(I)) is amended—

(1) in clause (i)(XI), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon;

(2) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii); and

(3) by inserting after clause (i) the following:

(ii) shall include—
(I) a prohibition on constructing, maintaining, or otherwise operating a pool on the premises of any facility where such services are provided; and
(II) a requirement to install door and window alarms in any facility where such services are provided; and

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