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RI H7371

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maryann Shallcross-Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cities and towns from using zoning ordinances or regulations to limit licensed family child care home providers to serving fewer than 12 children at a time
  • Preserves the authority of the Department of Human Services to regulate family child care homes under existing state licensing laws (Chapter 12.5 of Title 42)
  • Amends Section 45-24-30 of the General Laws governing the general purposes of zoning ordinances
  • Requires municipalities to amend their ordinances and regulations to conform within 12 months of the effective date of related state regulations
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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