SB 1308 Summary

• Requires municipalities with zoning ordinances restricting sober living home distances or operations to establish procedures allowing deviations as reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act.

• Prohibits municipalities from reclassifying single-family homes under local building or fire codes solely because they are subject to sober living home license applications.

• Establishes state licensure requirements for sober living homes including standards for medication-assisted treatment, drug testing, discharge planning, resident rights, financial management, and maintenance of alcohol and drug-free environments.

• Requires sober living home licensees and paid staff to obtain fingerprint clearance cards from the Department of Public Safety, with limited exceptions for those completing substance use treatment or passing background screening.

• Authorizes the Department of Health Services to conduct inspections, impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation, and take enforcement actions including license suspension or revocation for non-compliance with licensure standards.