HB 6291 Summary

• Zoning regulations must treat family and group child care homes the same as single or multifamily dwellings, with municipalities required to certify compliance by December 1, 2019.

• Group child care home inspections must include checks for evident sources of lead poisoning and chemical analysis of any paint chips found on premises.

• Municipalities cannot impose conditions on licensed group child care homes beyond those required by the commissioner if the home complies with all local codes applicable to single and multifamily dwellings.

• Rental agreements, condominium declarations, and common interest community declarations cannot prohibit or restrict the operation of licensed family or group child care homes.

• Child care home operators may name their landlord, condominium association, or unit owners' association as additional insured parties on their renter's or homeowner's insurance policies.

• Municipalities violating these provisions will be precluded from receiving state grant-in-aid for the following fiscal year, as determined by the Department of Housing.