New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 1195 — relative to municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 217; eff. 7/1/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 10, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill revises zoning requirements for child day care providers in municipalities.

This bill modifies zoning regulations to make it easier for child day care providers to operate in municipalities. It aims to create more accessible locations for day care services.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means more accessible day care options may be available for families in your community.

Summary

relative to municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

67 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 1195 clarify the regulations surrounding child care centers in local zoning laws. Notably, it now stipulates that municipalities must allow child care centers to operate on commercially zoned land without needing special permits, as long as they comply with state licensing requirements. This change is significant because it aims to simplify the establishment of child care services, making it easier for parents and families to access them. Overall, these adjustments are intended to enhance child care availability while ensuring health and safety standards are still met.

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1 Local Land Use Planning and Regulatory Powers;
217:1 Local Land Use Planning and Regulatory Powers;
If all requirements of the department of health and human services are met, but an application for a conditional use permit is pending with the municipality in which the home-based child care facility is located, an applicant may begin operation during such time until the permit is granted or denied.] 2 New Subdivision;
If all requirements of the department of health and human services are met, but an application for a conditional use permit is pending with the municipality in which the home-based child care facility is located, an applicant may begin operation during such time until the permit is granted or denied.] 217:2 New Subdivision;
(3) Night care program, as defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(e) ;
(3) Night care program, as defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(e);
HB 1195 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (5) School-age program, as defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(g);
(5) School-age program, as defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(g);
or (7) Any combination thereof in accordance with the requirements for such programs adopted in rules of the department of health and human services.
or CHAPTER 217 HB 1195 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (7) Any combination thereof in accordance with the requirements for such programs adopted in rules of the department of health and human services.
(b) "Child care center" shall not include a family day care home as defined in RSA 170- E:2, IV(a) or a family group day care home as defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(b).
(b) "Child care center" shall not include a family day care home as defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(a) or a family group day care home as defined in RSA 170-E:2, IV(b).
A city, town, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance which is different from the requirements of RSA 170-E or rules adopted thereunder by the department of health and human services.
A city, town, or county in that there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance which is different from the requirements of RSA 170-E or rules adopted thereunder by the department of health and human services.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit enforcement of applicable state fire, building, water supply and sewage disposal requirements under RSA 153, RSA 155-A, and RSA 485-A.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit enforcement of applicable state fire, building, water supply, and sewage disposal requirements under RSA 153, RSA 155-A, and RSA 485-A.
3 Effective Date.
217:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
July 01, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 217; eff. 7/1/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2136e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2136e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am; SC 15

  9. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0724h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 36

  11. Amendment # 2026-0738h: AF DV 101-250 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 35

  12. Amendment # 2026-0724h: AA DV 250-94 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 34

  13. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0738h

  14. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0724h 02/17/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 10 P. 65

  15. Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154

  16. Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 10:30 am GP 154

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 10

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1195 do?
relative to municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.
Who sponsors HB 1195?
HB 1195 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Mark McConkey (Republican), David Rochefort (Republican), David Paige (Democrat), Katy Peternel (Republican), Jodi Nelson (Republican), Ross Berry (Republican), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, Regina Birdsell (Republican), Mary Jane Wallner (Democrat), and Denis Murphy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1195?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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