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HB12592026 Regular Session

Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements

Prohibiting a local jurisdiction in the State from denying or restricting the operation of certain family child care homes if the family child care home meets the licensing requirements established by the State Department of Education; and requiring a local jurisdiction to designate the operation of certain family child care homes as a residential activity and as a permitted use.

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Last action: House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Amprey, Charkoudian and Wivell) · Apr 11, 2026

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Amendment — Senate (Apr 9, 2026)Open ↗
Engrossed (Mar 21, 2026)Open ↗
Amendment — House (Mar 20, 2026)Open ↗
Introduced (Feb 12, 2026)Open ↗
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Vote Image — Vote - House - Committee - Economic MattersOpen ↗
Vote Image — Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentOpen ↗

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