TN HB1351

Establishes 15 minimum certification standards for recovery residences in Tennessee, including drug and alcohol testing practices, good neighbor policies, resident exit plans, financial management requirements, and safety protocols

Defines "recovery residence" as a substance-free living environment providing peer-led support for individuals recovering from substance use disorder, explicitly excluding facilities that provide medical or clinical services on-site

Requires recovery residences to undergo annual physical site inspections to maintain certification, with certifications valid for a maximum of 3 years

Exempts recovery residences certified before January 1, 2026 from new standards until their certification renewal after July 1, 2026, or January 1, 2027, whichever is earlier

Protects recovery residence addresses from public disclosure under open records laws while requiring locations be shared with local government, police, fire, and emergency services