Housing - As introduced, authorizes local governments 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, including prescribing a distance requirement for such homes from primary schools, preschools, and daycares, regulating the location and operation of such homes, and requiring that prospective residents receive a clinical referral for placement in a sober living home. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 33.

SB 1371 authorizes Tennessee local governments (counties, cities, towns) to regulate sober living homes - residences for adults recovering from substance abuse without formal treatment - to ensure compliance with federal fair housing and disability laws. Key provisions include requiring these homes to be located at least 1,000 feet from schools/preschools/daycares, allowing local rules for their operation, and mandating that prospective residents receive a clinical referral from a licensed healthcare provider confirming medical necessity for placement. The bill directly affects sober living home operators, residents, and local governments by establishing standardized regulatory boundaries and referral processes. It does not alter treatment services but ensures regulations align with federal protections under the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.