Raised Bill No. 7276 Summary

• Zoning regulations must treat family child care homes and group child care homes the same as single or multifamily dwellings, with no differential treatment allowed.

• Group child care homes must be inspected for evident sources of lead poisoning and chemical analysis of paint chips prior to license issuance, with annual unannounced inspections and biennial local health inspections required.

• Landlords and homeowners associations are prohibited from restricting or prohibiting the operation of licensed family child care homes or group child care homes in rental agreements, condominium declarations, or common interest community restrictions.

• Tenants operating licensed child care homes may be charged security deposits exceeding two months' rent, and may name their landlord or homeowners association as additional insured on renter's or homeowner's insurance policies.

• Licensed group child care homes are not subject to local official conditions beyond those imposed by the state commissioner if the home complies with all local codes applicable to single and multifamily dwellings.