New Hampshire HB1195 modifies municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.
New Hampshire HB1195 amends RSA 674:16, VI to allow municipalities to permit home-based care as an accessory use in residential zones. It also allows child care centers to operate by right on commercially zoned land, provided they meet RSA 170-E and related rules. The bill prohibits municipalities from enforcing ordinances that differ from RSA 170-E or related rules. It also allows existing buildings to be converted to child care centers without changing exterior dimensions. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.
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