Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements

Summary

The bill bars counties and cities in Maryland from restricting the number of children or denying operation of family child‑care homes that meet state licensing standards. It also requires those homes to be treated as a residential activity and a permitted use under residential zoning. This ensures that qualified child‑care providers can operate without local zoning obstacles.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 2, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Apr 2, 2026
• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Mar 5, 2026

History

1. Apr 11, 2026House Requests Senate Recede
2. Apr 11, 2026House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
3. Apr 11, 2026House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Amprey, Charkoudian and Wivell)
4. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
5. Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
6. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Mar 23, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
10. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Feldmark · sponsor

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