Plain English Breakdown
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Local Government, General
Present law authorizes t he governing body of Hamilton County, and any incorporated city or town within Hamilton County, to adopt an ordinance or resolution , in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , regulating sober living homes near educational facilities in the following ways: Requiring a sober living home located at a distance equal to or less than 1,000 feet from a K-12 educational facility, preschool, or daycare facility to be recognized or certified by an organization that is included on a list of approved organizations maintained on the website of the department of mental health and substance abuse services.
What This Bill Does
- Present law authorizes t he governing body of Hamilton County, and any incorporated city or town within Hamilton County, to adopt an ordinance or resolution , in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , regulating sober living homes near educational facilities in the following ways: Requiring a sober living home located at a distance equal to or less than 1,000 feet from a K-12 educational facility, preschool, or daycare facility to be recognized or certified by an organization that is included on a list of approved organizations maintained on the website of the department of mental health and substance abuse services.
- However, t he ordinance or resolution with respect to such distance requirements must not apply to a sober living home in operation prior to May 21, 2025 , until such home ceases operation.
- Regulating the location or operation of a sober living home within the jurisdiction of the local government, including ensuring compliance with applicable state and local zoning laws, and applicable health, safety, fire, and building codes.
- Requiring that an operator, prior to authorizing an individual to reside in a sober living home, receive a recommendation or referral from a licensed healthcare provider or a court that the individual reside in a sober living home.
Limits and Unknowns
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