Why 3/5: Reduces regulatory compliance for a specific type of small home-based business.
This bill reduces regulatory burdens for small home-based care facilities by exempting them from restaurant regulations. Facilities providing custodial care to 12 or fewer adults or children in a home will no longer need to comply with rules designed for restaurants.
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Amendment adopted
committee amendment agreed to
Update
Engrossed by House as amended
Passed a chamber
Passed House with amendment (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Amendment adopted
House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB677ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB677)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 232 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0232)