HB0783

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

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Tennessee HB0783 regulates the location and operation of sober living homes, requiring them to be at least 1,000 feet from K-12 schools, preschools.

Tennessee HB0783 amends state law to regulate sober living homes, which are residences for adults recovering from substance abuse. The bill mandates that these homes be at least 1,000 feet away from K-12 schools, preschools, or daycares. It also allows local governments to adopt ordinances governing the location and operation of sober living homes. Additionally, the bill requires operators to obtain a clinical referral from a licensed healthcare provider before allowing an individual to reside in a sober living home, ensuring that placement is medically necessary.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 503

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/21/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.