LD1428

An Act to Increase Access to Child Care for Maine Families

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Maine LD1428 eases child care regulations by allowing facilities and providers to operate without outdoor space if near public recreation and in.

Maine LD1428 modifies child care regulations to increase access for families. It allows child care facilities and family child care providers to operate without an outdoor recreational space if they are within one-quarter of a mile from an outdoor public recreational space. Additionally, the bill mandates that municipalities permit child care facilities and family child care providers to operate in residential zones, subject to the same requirements as other residential properties.

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Calendar

May 22, 2025

1:01 PM

Hearing

May 15, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 9, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.