S1027
An Act to establish community notification standards for group homes
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Bill overview
This bill requires group homes to notify the local municipality and nearby property owners before they begin operating. The goal is to increase transparency and allow communities to be aware of group home locations. Currently, there may be no formal process for notifying residents about new group homes. This legislation aims to establish a standardized notification process.
Key provisions
- Group homes must notify municipalities before opening.
- Group homes must notify abutting property owners before opening.
- The bill establishes a process for community notification.
- It does not detail the timeframe for notification.
- It does not outline penalties for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Group homes
- Municipalities
- Abutting property owners
- Residents in communities with group homes
Notable changes
- Currently, there may not be a standardized process for notifying communities about group homes.
- This bill introduces a requirement for notification.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
John C. Velis
Cosponsors
John C. Velis
Patricia A. Duffy
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Bill S.1027 194th (Current)
An Act to establish community notification standards for group homes
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation to require group homes to notify municipalities and abutting property owners prior to commencing operations. Housing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John C. Velis
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1027
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2765 |
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