"The proposal is likely to face pushback from some homelessness advocates, who have long warned that sobriety requirements can become a pathway to eviction."
"AB 1556 would allow recovery residences to maintain sobriety standards, while requiring a 'non-punitive' response when someone relapses, including connecting residents to alternative housing."
"Housing California has already listed its opposition to AB 1556, citing concerns about residents being required to choose recovery housing and harm-reduction housing options."
"Newsom's veto last year did not dismiss recovery housing outright. Instead, he said the state should continue working on ways to support recovery-focused models."
Sober housing is increasingly important in cities like San Francisco, especially amid the fentanyl crisis. A new bill, AB 1556, aims to clarify standards for recovery residences, allowing them to enforce sobriety while ensuring non-punitive responses to relapses. This includes connecting residents to alternative housing instead of eviction. However, opposition exists from advocates who fear that sobriety requirements may limit housing options. Previous vetoes have not dismissed recovery housing but emphasized the need for supportive models that align with Housing First principles.
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