Sober living homes.

Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various community care facilities by the State Department of Social Services. Existing law also provides for the licensure and regulation by the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs of alcoholism and drug abuse recovery and treatment facilities for adults. This bill would provide that a sober living home, as defined, is exempt from licensure under these provisions. The bill also would provide that a residence housing those purporting to be recovering from drug and alcohol abuse would be presumed to be a sober living home if it has been certified, registered, or approved by a recognized nonprofit organization that provides a credible quality assurance service for applicants or members.