DE HB114

Establishes a voluntary certification program for recovery houses (residential facilities for individuals recovering from substance use disorders) administered by a Division-contracted certifying organization using nationally recognized standards.

Requires certified recovery houses to be treated as permitted single-family residential uses in zoning ordinances, preventing counties and municipalities from imposing restrictions beyond those applicable to similar single-family residences.

Restricts state agencies, courts, and contracted vendors from referring individuals to recovery houses unless they are certified under this chapter, are Oxford Houses, or have applied for certification.

Creates the Certified Recovery House Fund supported by fines and penalties from violations, to be used for operator training, technical assistance, and administrative expenses, with disbursements authorized by the Division Director.

Exempts certified recovery houses from Delaware's residential rental agreements law (Title 25, Chapter 51) and takes effect 18 months after enactment; formally named the "Matthew D. Klosowski Act."