HB3496 • 2025

Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to develop guidance for local governments on siting, and incentivizing the development of, child care facilities on or before December 31, 2026.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Marsh,, Senator Reynolds,, Representative Walters,, Nguyen H, Representative Hartman,, Neron
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-04 House
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means.
2025-04-04 House
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
2025-04-01 House
Work Session held.
2025-02-18 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-06 House
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
2025-02-04 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act makes the DLCD write guidance for siting child care facilities. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).
Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to develop guidance for local governments on siting, and incentivizing the development of, child care facilities on or before December 31, 2026. Requires the department to publish the guidance and deliver a copy to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to land use or child care.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to child care facilities; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee