1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying household pets allowed in family day care 
1.3 	homes;amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 245A.14, by adding a 
1.4 	subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 245A.14, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 16.Household pets; family child care. A reptile commonly kept as a household 
1.9 	pet that is maintained in good health, is not poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous, 
1.10 	and meets all other applicable requirements under state and local laws, rules, and ordinances 
1.11 	shall be permitted as a pet housed within the residence of a family day care program, provided 
1.12 	that the children attending the day care program do not handle the reptile.

1.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.