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Bill would let family childcare homes operate at licensed capacity statewide (12 children)
House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing · February 11, 2026
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Summary
Representative Shellcross Smith and SEIU 1199 testified for HB 7371 to align local zoning with state licensing and allow family childcare homes to care for up to 12 children statewide; proponents said local zoning caps (often at eight) undermine providers and reduce slots.
Representative Shellcross Smith introduced House Bill 7371, which would set statewide zoning that allows family childcare homes to care for up to 12 children — the capacity already allowed by state licensing. The sponsor said the change would reduce time…
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