The Palm Beach Town Council declared “Zoning in Progress” so that officials can consider new regulations of sober homes. Palm Beach recognizes that it cannot ban sober homes, but is considering new restrictions. We will be following this story and will report back with new developments.
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California Considers Legislation on Sober Homes
Two California Assembly Members have proposed bills that would regulate sober homes. AB 2255 would require sober homes to have a live-in manager, operator, or owner and would require clients to participate in “legitimate programs of recovery.” The California Department of Health Care Services (“the Department”) would be charged with investigations, sanctions, and disciplinary actions. AB 2403 would authorize the Department to deny permits for treatment facilities within 300 feet of other facilities.
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