HB2843 Summary

• Changes licensure validity period for sober living homes from one year to three years.

• Caps initial and renewal licensure fees at $1,500, or $500 for homes certified by a certifying organization; prohibits per-bed fee charges.

• Requires sober living homes to develop policies allowing residents to continue medication-assisted treatment while living in the facility.

• Removes the $500-per-violation civil penalty provision and instead allows the director to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 for failing to attain or maintain licensure.

• Authorizes the department to contract with third parties to assist with licensure and inspections.