Bill > A5032

Introduced Session

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

Committee Categories

Jon Bramnick (R)*,  Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 06/19/2017)

Official Document