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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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PASS - SGND BY GOV - Chapter 62

Mar 10, 2026

Summary

The bill makes registered child‑care homes, licensed family child‑care homes and licensed group child‑care homes count as residential uses, so they are automatically allowed in residential zones without special permits. It also prohibits counties, municipalities, and homeowners’ associations from charging extra fees, taxes, or imposing stricter parking requirements on these homes, and it grants licensed child‑care centers a right‑to‑use in commercial, mixed‑use, and multifamily zones. The changes aim to reduce regulatory barriers and costs for early‑childhood providers.

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