DE HB409

Exempts substance abuse treatment facilities accredited by nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organizations (such as Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Facilities) from obtaining a Delaware state license through the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

Modifies § 2206 to exclude already-accredited facilities from the Office of Substance Abuse Services licensing authority for residential and nonresidential treatment facilities.

Modifies § 2207 to exclude already-accredited facilities from standards establishment requirements for public and private treatment facilities.

Adds new § 2208(e) to clarify that licensing regulations and standards do not apply to facilities with national healthcare accreditation.

Aligns substance abuse treatment facility requirements with existing mental health program standards in Delaware that do not require state licensure for nationally accredited facilities, while reducing state survey burden and conserving state resources.