Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26.
Tennessee HB2196 authorizes Putnam County and its incorporated cities to regulate sober living homes that support recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse. The bill specifically stipulates that any regulations must comply with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This legislation aims to provide local governments with the authority to oversee these facilities while ensuring adherence to federal laws regarding housing and disability rights.
Tennessee HB2196 authorizes Putnam County and its incorporated cities to regulate sober living homes that support recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse. The bill specifically stipulates that any regulations must comply with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This legislation aims to provide local governments with the authority to oversee these facilities while ensuring adherence to federal laws regarding housing and disability rights.
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