Bill
Bill > A3288
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Introduced
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
In Committee
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
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 would revise the definition of "inherently beneficial use" under the Municipal Land Use Law to include cooperative sober living residences. These residences, which are defined and licensed by the Department of Community Affairs, would now be presumed to satisfy the positive criteria for obtaining a use variance. This change would make it easier for these supportive housing facilities to be established, which is critical given the ongoing addiction crisis in the state and the need to provide more opportunities for individuals struggling with addiction to access recovery services and housing.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/12/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3288_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3288_I1.PDF |
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