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This bill amends Kentucky state law to enhance the regulation of recovery residences (group housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders) by introducing several key provisions. The bill requires recovery residences to be inspected at least annually by state or local officials to ensure compliance with zoning, building code, and fire safety regulations, and establishes maximum occupancy standards of two residents per bedroom or one resident per 500 square feet of living space. Recovery residences must now explicitly comply with local zoning and safety laws, clearly disclose their nature and services, and require residents to abstain from alcohol and illicit drugs while allowing medication-assisted treatment. The bill also permits local governments to require individuals or entities establishing a recovery residence to provide up to six months' advance notice to neighboring property owners within 1,000 feet of the proposed location. Additionally, the legislation maintains existing requirements for certification, notification of changes in certification status, and prohibitions on direct medical service provision, while preserving local governments' authority to regulate property use. The bill declares an emergency, citing potential community safety concerns and potential impacts on neighborhood property values, and will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb82.html