CS/CS/HB 807 Summary

• Authorizes the Office of Statewide Prosecution to investigate and prosecute patient brokering offenses related to substance abuse services.

• Increases penalties for operating a substance abuse service provider without a license from a misdemeanor to a felony of the third degree.

• Requires the Department of Children and Families to conduct background screening for owners, directors, chief financial officers, and clinical supervisors of substance abuse service providers as part of licensure.

• Establishes minimum standards for licensure of substance abuse service components including staffing requirements, clinical standards, and facility standards, with rulemaking to be completed by January 1, 2018.

• Prohibits service providers, recovery residence operators, and third parties from engaging in deceptive marketing practices, with violations subject to criminal penalties and civil remedies.

• Takes effect July 1, 2017.