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FL H1055

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mackenson Bernard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "community residential home" to include dwelling units that operate as sober house transitional living homes
  • Defines "sober house transitional living home" as a peer-supported, alcohol-free and drug-free living environment supervised by a house manager who provides structure and peer support
  • Requires sober house transitional living homes to comply with local municipal or county standards of occupancy
  • Prohibits onsite substance abuse treatment unless provided by a licensed service provider, with an exemption for facilities affiliated with or operated by licensed service providers
  • Effective date: July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Community Residential Homes

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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