Bill > HB0783

This bill provides local governments in a specific Tennessee county with the authority to regulate sober living homes, which are residences where unrelated adults recovering from alcohol, drug, or substance abuse live together in a supportive environment. The bill allows local governments to adopt ordinances that require sober living homes located within 1,000 feet of schools, preschools, or daycare facilities to be recognized by an approved organization, regulate the location and operation of these homes, and mandate that prospective residents receive a clinical referral from a licensed healthcare provider or court before moving in. The regulations must comply with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring that people with disabilities are not discriminated against. The bill defines key terms such as "sober living home" and "healthcare provider" and specifies that these regulations do not apply to existing sober living homes until they cease operation. The legislation is specifically targeted at local governments in a county with a population between 366,200 and 366,300 residents, based on the 2020 or subsequent federal census, and will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0783&ga=114