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AR HB1997
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Randy Torres
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AI Summary
- Licensed childcare family homes would be exempt from local zoning ordinances that restrict their operation within municipal corporate limits
- Municipalities must still enforce existing health and safety regulations applicable to all childcare facilities
- Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education must provide guidance and resources to aspiring childcare providers on health, safety, and educational standards
- Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval, citing the need for accessible childcare options particularly in rural communities
- Legislative findings cite successful outcomes in Gentry and Gravette as evidence that childcare initiatives can increase available slots without negatively impacting local resources
Legislative Description
To Create A Zoning Exemption For Childcare Family Homes; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS- HOUSE
4/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Aging, Children and Youth, & Legislative Affairs4/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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