Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateTennesseeIntroduced
HB 2196: Local Government, General - As enacted, authorizes Putnam County and incorporated cities within the county to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26.
Ryan Williams
HB 2196 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1073 (updated May 27, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Local Government, General - As enacted, authorizes Putnam County and incorporated cities within the county to regulate sober living homes for recovery from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse to the extent such regulation complies with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 26.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides local communities with a mechanism to address neighborhood concerns regarding facility density
- Encourages greater oversight of sober living environments
- Aims to ensure residents receive services in stable environments
Risks
- Risk of creating barriers to access for recovery services
- Potential for exclusionary zoning practices that limit housing options for vulnerable populations
- May discourage the opening of new, legitimate recovery facilities due to compliance costs
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases local government authority to oversee service providers
- Establishes a legislative framework for local administrative control
- Provides a clear legal link between local ordinances and federal protections (FHA/ADA)
Risks
- Risk of legal challenges regarding the definition of compliant regulation
- Burden of proof on municipalities to demonstrate federal law compliance
- Potential for inconsistent application of regulations across different incorporated cities
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential to raise standard of care in recovery housing
- Provides a mechanism for addressing health and safety violations in facilities
- Supports long-term recovery stability by regulating living conditions
Risks
- May lead to involuntary displacement of residents if facilities are shut down
- Reduction in available beds if providers exit the jurisdiction due to costs
- Potential for facilities to operate in legal gray areas to avoid regulations
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Low
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