HB 2196

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. This bill authorizes Putnam County, and any incorporated city or town within Putnam County, to adopt an ordinance or resolution regulating sober living homes near educational facilities in the same manner as described above.