An Act promoting a foundation for universal childcare
This bill amends Massachusetts zoning laws to require that all cities and towns allow family child care homes to operate in private residences. By removing the ability of local municipalities to prohibit or regulate these facilities, the legislation aims to increase the availability of childcare options for families. The change directly affects local governments by restricting their zoning authority over in-home childcare providers.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 10, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lydia Edwards
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Brady
DDemocratic
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