NJ S948

Bill

NJ S948

Provides that cooperative sober living residences are inherently beneficial uses.

Introduced
01/16/2018

In Committee
01/16/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 revises the definition of "inherently beneficial use" under the Municipal Land Use Law to include cooperative sober living residences. These are residences licensed by the Department of Community Affairs that provide supportive, cooperative housing for individuals recovering from addiction. By classifying these residences as inherently beneficial, the bill makes it easier for them to be established, which will create more opportunities for individuals struggling with addiction to obtain the support they need on their path to recovery. This is particularly important given the ongoing addiction crisis in the state.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Joe Vitale (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/16/2018)

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/948_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/948_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A3288	Provides that cooperative sober living residences are inherently beneficial uses.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee	Same As
S3161	Provides that cooperative sober living residences are inherently beneficial uses.	Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee	Carry Over

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