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CT HB05741

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "sober living home" as an alcohol and drug-free residence where unrelated adults recovering from substance use disorder live together without formal treatment services provided.

  • Allows sober living homes to register with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, which shall establish registration criteria and revocation procedures.

  • Requires registered sober living homes with at least one resident diagnosed with opioid use disorder to maintain opioid antagonists on the premises and provide training in their administration to all residents.

  • Prohibits any residence not registered with the department from advertising or representing itself as a sober living home in the state.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Sober Living Homes.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 584

6/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/25/2017
Human Services1/17/2017

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