SB475: Relating to recovery residences

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for recovery residences. The proposed bill sets forth a data collection process and requires rulemaking related to data collection. The proposed bill adds a process for suspension or revocation related to an immediate jeopardy. The bill states a recovery residence without a certificate of compliance may not accept a referral and provides for a penalty. The proposed bill enhances existing penalties. The proposed bill requires recovery residences to be registered with the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification and has a penalty for failure to register. The bill amends the patient brokering act to clarify that it applies to recovery residences. The bill requires the Office of Inspector General to refer to federal, state, and local authorities for investigation, coordination, and prosecution of violations of the patient brokering act. The proposed bill allows the Office of the Inspector General to, in addition to a complaint, determine if a violation has occurred based upon a review of data.