PA HB 2699: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for services for prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and for reports to department and coroner; and making an editorial change.
PA HB 2699 amends child protective services in Title 23, affecting reporting and prevention of child abuse. No specific changes to licensing ratios or background checks are detailed, but operators must monitor for updates to reporting requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Childcare Licensing space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All childcare providers in Pennsylvania (center-based, family child-care homes, multi-site operators, faith-based programs) should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Before bill effective date (likely 60 days after enactment).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Childcare Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Amendments to child abuse reporting and prevention services under Title 23; exact changes not specified in excerpt.
Who it affects
All childcare providers in Pennsylvania (center-based, family child-care homes, multi-site operators, faith-based programs)
What you must do
Review full bill text for new reporting obligations and update internal policies accordingly.
Deadline
Before bill effective date (likely 60 days after enactment).
Source: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills
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