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New Jersey Advocates Push Back on Proposed Regulations Threatening Recovery Housing
Proposed legislation could limit sober living options and access to peer-led recovery homes in the state.
Feb. 5, 2026 at 6:15pm
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Despite recent declines, New Jersey still ranks among the highest drug overdose mortality rates in the nation. One successful avenue to recovery has been peer-run sober living homes, championed by former Governor Chris Christie. However, new regulations proposed by the state legislature could limit these life-saving recovery housing options by imposing costly approval processes, licensing requirements, and other restrictions that advocates warn could shrink available beds and alter the peer-led model that many residents find effective.
Why it matters
New Jersey's high overdose rates underscore the critical need for accessible and affordable recovery housing options. Peer-led sober living homes have proven effective, but proposed regulations threaten to undermine this model and reduce the availability of these vital resources for those battling addiction.
The details
The New Jersey Coalition of Treatment Providers, led by advocate Daniel Regan, is pushing back against the proposed Cooperative Sober Living Residence (CSLR) housing bill. The coalition warns the legislation could result in: 1) a shrinking of available recovery housing due to delays and costs associated with new municipal approval requirements; 2) increased operating costs for providers without added funding, potentially leading to closures; and 3) a conflict with the peer-run recovery model that many residents find effective.
- In recent years, New Jersey overdose deaths have dropped.
- Former Governor Chris Christie championed the F-series license, allowing private owners to operate sober living houses.
- The proposed CSLR housing bill is currently being considered by the New Jersey legislature.
The players
New Jersey Coalition of Treatment Providers
A group focused on providing education and information on best practices to save lives and expand access to recovery housing.
Daniel Regan
The head of the New Jersey Coalition of Treatment Providers and a strong advocate for the recovery community, known for his work leading CFC Loud and Clear and Relevance Recovery.
Chris Christie
The former Governor of New Jersey who championed the F-series license, allowing private owners to operate sober living houses.
What’s next
The New Jersey legislature is currently considering the Cooperative Sober Living Residence (CSLR) housing bill, which advocates warn could severely limit access to peer-led recovery housing in the state.
The takeaway
New Jersey's efforts to address its high overdose rates must prioritize preserving and expanding access to effective, peer-led recovery housing models rather than imposing overly restrictive regulations that could undermine this critical resource for those battling addiction.
