An Act to establish community notification standards for group homes
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to create clearer standards for how group homes must notify the surrounding community about their operations. Currently, the process for notifying neighbors may be inconsistent, and this legislation seeks to establish more defined procedures. The goal is to improve transparency and communication between group homes and the communities in which they are located. It intends to ensure residents have adequate information about the group homes in their area.
Key provisions
- Requires group homes to provide specific information to local communities.
- Establishes a standardized notification process.
- Specifies the types of information that must be included in notifications.
- Addresses the frequency of notifications.
- May include guidelines for responding to community concerns.
Who is affected
- Group home operators
- Residents of communities near group homes
- Local government officials
- Housing authorities
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal framework for community notification.
- Potentially clarifies existing regulations regarding group home operations.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsors
Patricia A. Duffy
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