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SB 96·NM·senate

REGULATED CHILD CARE ZONING REQUIREMENTS

Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Berghmans, Heather
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Mar 10, 2026

Summary

The bill changes New Mexico zoning law so that registered child‑care homes, licensed family and group child‑care homes are automatically classified as residential uses. It also bars counties, cities, and homeowner associations from charging special fees, taxes, or imposing parking requirements that are stricter than those for ordinary homes. Licensed child‑care centers are likewise allowed by right in commercial, mixed‑use, or multifamily zones, with limited parking rules.

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