Substitute House Bill No. 6839 seeks to amend existing regulations governing family child care homes, particularly in condominiums and rental units. The bill increases the maximum number of children allowed in a family child care home from nine to twelve, contingent upon the presence of an approved assistant or substitute staff member. It also introduces provisions that prevent rental agreements and condominium association declarations from prohibiting tenants from operating licensed family or group child care homes, ensuring that such operations are not unduly restricted.

Additionally, the bill modifies security deposit regulations, allowing landlords to require a security deposit that exceeds the current limit of two months' rent for tenants running licensed family child care homes. It also enables these operators to name their landlords as additional insured parties on their insurance policies, provided the policy is issued or renewed after July 1, 2025. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to enhance the operational capabilities of family child care providers while reducing barriers to service provision.