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TN HB0783

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local governments in counties with populations between 366,200 and 366,300 (per 2020 census) to adopt ordinances regulating sober living homes

  • Permits requiring sober living homes within 1,000 feet of K-12 schools, preschools, or daycare facilities to obtain certification from state-approved organizations; existing homes are grandfathered until they cease operation

  • Allows local governments to regulate sober living home locations and operations, including compliance with zoning, health, safety, fire, and building codes

  • Enables local ordinances requiring operators to obtain a healthcare provider or court recommendation before admitting residents to sober living homes

  • Requires all adopted ordinances 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

Effective date(s) 05/21/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/15/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/14/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee4/10/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/9/2025
State & Local Government3/19/2025
Cities & Counties Subcommittee3/12/2025
State & Local Government2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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