United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 472 — Safe Recovery and Community Empowerment Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Safe Recovery and Community Empowerment Act This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to provide that nothing in federal law relating to protections for persons with disabilities prohibits a local, state, or federal government body from: requiring a reasonable minimum distance between residential recovery facilities within a particular area zoned for residential housing if such requirement is necessary to preserve the residential character of the area and allows for some of such facilities to be located within such area; and requiring that such a facility obtain an operating license or use permit or satisfy a set of consumer protection standards, which may include a maximum capacity requirement. A residential recovery facility is a residence that provides housing to individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction with the promise of providing a clean and sober environment in return for direct or indirect payment to an owner, operator, or compensated staff person. Facilities receiving payments from a federal health care program, or via private insurance purchased on a federal exchange or federally subsidized, for either housing, recovery services, or testing or monitoring for drugs or alcohol shall ensure that residents: (1) are provided a safe living environment completely free from illicit drugs, alcohol, firearms, harassment, abuse, or harm; and (2) live in a licensed or registered residence that has committed to following standards approved by states and localities.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Fair Housing Act to introduce new provisions specifically addressing residential recovery facilities and protections for persons with disabilities.

  • 42 U.S.C. 3607

    Sec. 807A. Nothing in this title, or other Federal law, relating to protections for persons with disabilities, prohibits any local, State, or Federal government body from-- (1) requiring by law, regulation, or ordinance a reasonable minimum distance between residential recovery facilities within a particular area zoned for residential housing, provided that the limitation-- (A) is necessary to preserve the residential character of the zoned area; and (B) allows for some residential recovery facilities to be located within the zoned area; and (2) requiring that a residential recovery facility and its owner or operator-- (A) obtain an operating license or use permit; or (B) satisfy a set of consumer protection standards, which may include a maximum capacity requirement.

    This new section establishes regulations that local, State, or Federal governments may implement concerning the zoning and licensing of residential recovery facilities.

  • 42 U.S.C. 3602

    (p) `Current, illegal use of a controlled substance' means the discrete, occasional, frequent, or ongoing illegal use of a controlled substance at the present time or in the reasonably recent past.

    This amendment provides a clear definition of what constitutes 'current, illegal use of a controlled substance'.

  • 42 U.S.C. 3602

    (q) `Residential recovery facility' means a residence that provides housing to individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction with the promise of providing a clean and sober environment in return for direct or indirect payment to an owner, operator, or compensated staff person, including payment to a third party, a portion of which is then provided to the residential recovery facility owner or operator for their services.

    This amendment defines 'residential recovery facility,' establishing a legal framework for these types of residences under the Fair Housing Act.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 472 do?
Safe Recovery and Community Empowerment Act This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to provide that nothing in federal law relating to protections for persons with disabilities prohibits a local, state, or federal government body from: requiring a reasonable minimum distance between residential recovery facilities within a particular area zoned for residential housing if such requirement is necessary to preserve the residential character of the area and allows for some of such facilities to be located within such area; and requiring that such a facility obtain an operating license or use permit or satisfy a set of consumer protection standards, which may include a maximum capacity requirement. A residential recovery facility is a residence that provides housing to individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction with the promise of providing a clean and sober environment in return for direct or indirect payment to an owner, operator, or compensated staff person. Facilities receiving payments from a federal health care program, or via private insurance purchased on a federal exchange or federally subsidized, for either housing, recovery services, or testing or monitoring for drugs or alcohol shall ensure that residents: (1) are provided a safe living environment completely free from illicit drugs, alcohol, firearms, harassment, abuse, or harm; and (2) live in a licensed or registered residence that has committed to following standards approved by states and localities.
Who sponsors HR 472?
HR 472 is sponsored by Moulton, Seth (Democratic), Walters, Mimi (Republican), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Hunter, Duncan D. (Republican), Royce, Edward R. (Republican), Rohrabacher, Dana (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), and Issa, Darrell (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 472?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 472?
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