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Bill > A2712
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would revise the definition of inherently beneficial use under the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.) to include cooperative sober living residences. If a use is deemed inherently beneficial, it presumptively satisfies the positive criteria for the grant of a use variance under subsection d. of section 57 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-70). This bill would make it easier for these residences to be established, which in turn would create more opportunities for individuals struggling with addiction to obtain supportive, cooperative sober living housing. With the addiction crisis that is currently facing the State, it is critical to ensure that there are sufficient residences with support structures in place to help people on the path to recovery from addiction.
AI Summary
This bill would revise the definition of "inherently beneficial use" under the Municipal Land Use Law to include cooperative sober living residences. These are residences defined and licensed by the Department of Community Affairs under the Rooming and Boarding House Act, which provide supportive housing for individuals struggling with addiction. By classifying these residences as inherently beneficial, the bill aims to make it easier for them to be established, thereby creating more opportunities for people on the path to recovery to access this type of supportive housing. This is particularly important given the ongoing addiction crisis in the state.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A2712 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3000/2712_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3000/2712_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2712_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2712_I1.PDF |
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