HB1195 Relative to municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.
Relative to municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
NH's childcare shortage forces families to pay premium prices or leave the workforce. Reducing zoning barriers increases supply and helps moderate costs.
Your Community
Childcare availability is a top issue for NH families and employers. Zoning barriers are one of the biggest obstacles to opening new childcare facilities.
Your Freedom
Reduces government restrictions on childcare providers operating in their communities, supporting both business freedom and family choices.
Status
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2136e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
David Paige (D)
The Short Version
Modifies zoning requirements that affect child day care providers, potentially making it easier to operate childcare facilities in residential areas. Given NH's severe childcare shortage, reducing zoning barriers is critical for working families.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Working families needing childcare
- ▲ Childcare providers seeking to operate
- ▲ Employers whose workers need childcare
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Neighbors who prefer strict residential zoning
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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