HB 783

This bill authorizes the governing body of a county, incorporated city or town, or metropolitan government (" local government "") to adopt an ordinance or resolution :  Requiring an alcohol-free and drug-free residence where unrelated adults who are recovering from alcohol, drug, or substance abuse choose to live together in a supportive environment during their recovery where no formal alcohol and drug services are provided ("" sober living home "") to be located at a distance of not less than 1, 000 feet from a K-12 educational facility, preschool, or daycare facility .  Regulating the location or operation of a sober living home within the jurisdiction of the local government .  Requiring the lawful owner of a sober living home, or a person or entity designated by such lawful owner to have primary responsibility for the daily operation of such sober living home, prior to authorizing an individual to reside in a sober living home, receive a clinical referral from a licensed healthcare provider whose scope of practice includes the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol, drug, and substance abuse indicating that placement in a sober living home is a medical necessity for the individual based on the individual's status as recovering from alcohol, drug, or substance abuse. This bill requires an ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this bill to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990."