Senate Bill 1610 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 7-51-2601(3), to redefine the term "local government" in relation to sober living homes. The bill specifies that a "local government" refers to a county and an incorporated city or town within that county, with specific population criteria. The new language establishes that a local government must have a population of not less than 366,200 and not more than 366,300, or not less than 79,800 and not more than 79,900, based on the 2020 or a subsequent federal census.

This legislation aims to clarify the definition of local government for the purposes of regulating sober living homes, ensuring that the criteria are based on recent census data. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-51-2601(3), 7-51-2601