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TN HB0301

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local governments (counties, cities, towns, metropolitan governments) to regulate sober living homes within their jurisdictions through ordinance or resolution

  • Permits local governments to require sober living homes be located at least 1,000 feet from K-12 schools, preschools, and daycare facilities

  • Allows local governments to require operators obtain a clinical referral from a licensed healthcare provider confirming medical necessity before admitting residents

  • Defines sober living homes as alcohol-free and drug-free residences for unrelated adults recovering from substance abuse, where no formal treatment services are provided

  • Requires any local regulations adopted to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 33, relative to housing.

Housing

Last Action

Withdrawn.

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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