MA H255

Prohibits municipalities from using zoning ordinances to preclude family child care homes, limit their number, classify them as public nuisances, or impose additional business license fees beyond state standards

Voids restrictive covenants, deed restrictions, and lease provisions that prohibit or limit the use of residential property as a family child care home

Requires property owners and managers to not refuse to sell or rent to family child care providers in residentially-zoned areas

Establishes that family child care homes (up to 6 children) and large family child care homes (up to 10 children with an assistant) are considered residential use of property for all local ordinances and building codes

Requires prospective family child care providers in rental properties to give 30 days' written notice to landlords before commencing operations