H7371Introduced in the House
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
Introduced by Maryann Shallcross-Smith, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Passage in concurrence · June 9, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Absent |
| Meghan Kallman | 15 | Yes |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Absent |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Yes |
| Victoria Gu | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Scheduled for consideration
Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)
Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
Senate passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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