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This bill addresses regulations for family child care homes in residential rental properties in Maryland. A family child care home is defined as a residence providing care for up to eight children. The bill allows landlords to impose a security deposit equivalent to two months' rent for tenants who operate or plan to operate a registered family child care home. It prohibits landlords from preventing or unreasonably limiting the operation of a family child care home by refusing to lease, imposing unfair conditions, or acting in bad faith. Landlords are granted immunity from civil liability for tenant actions related to the child care home. The bill requires tenants to notify landlords in writing at least 60 days before starting a family child care home and provide their registration and a certificate of insurance naming the landlord and property owners as additional insureds. Tenants must also maintain liability insurance up to $1,000,000 and immediately notify the landlord if they stop operating the child care home. The bill applies only to future leases, starting October 1, 2025, and does not override local zoning regulations. Notably, the bill does not apply to owner-occupied single-family dwellings or properties with age-related restrictions or specific homeowners' association rules.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0911?ys=2025RS