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FL S0610
Bill
AI Summary
- Single-family or two-family dwellings used as or converted into mental health support residences would not be considered a change of occupancy under the Florida Building Code, provided they meet specific criteria
- Qualifying mental health support residences must be owned by a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization whose stated corporate purpose relates to supporting people with mental health issues who can live independently
- Eligible residences must have 2-4 bedrooms, house no more than six ambulatory adults suffering from mental health issues, and assign no more than two adults per bedroom
- Qualifying dwellings may not be reclassified for purposes of enforcing the Florida Fire Prevention Code solely due to their use as or conversion into mental health support residences
- Extends existing protections already in place for certified recovery residences (substance abuse) to also cover these mental health support residences, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Mental Health Support Residences
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
6/16/2025
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