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House advances S.157 to require state certification and resident protections for recovery residences
Summary
The Vermont House voted to propose to the Senate amendments to S.157, a bill to make permanent a framework for certifying recovery residences, require Department of Health oversight, and enshrine resident protections and a grievance process; committees reported the measure favorably and the House ordered third reading.
The Vermont House advanced S.157, an act to establish a voluntary state certification program for recovery residences and to make permanent limited exemptions from landlord-tenant law for certified homes. Representative Bishop (Member from Colchester), speaking for the Human Services Committee, summarized the bill and urged support.
"The evidence is clear that stable, recovery-supportive housing significantly improves long-term outcomes," Representative Bishop said, describing recovery residences as a critical bridge between clinical treatment and independent living. The member said Vermont aims to strengthen quality by…
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