CT HB06590

Zoning regulations cannot treat family or group child care homes located in residences differently from single or multifamily dwellings, effective October 1, 2023.

Municipalities must submit sworn statements to the Office of Policy and Management by December 1, 2023, and annually thereafter confirming compliance with zoning requirements for child care homes or specifying a timeline for compliance.

Zoning regulations are prohibited from requiring special permits, banning operation in residential zones, imposing caps on multifamily housing units, or denying applications based on district character or applicant characteristics (except age or disability for age/disability-restricted housing).

Licensed group child care homes in residences cannot be subject to local conditions beyond those imposed by the Commissioner of Early Childhood if the home complies with codes applicable to single and multifamily dwellings.

Inspections of family and group child care homes must include checks for lead poisoning sources with chemical analysis of paint chips, and unannounced visits must occur at least once annually.