FL H1165

All recovery residences in Florida must obtain and maintain certification through the Department of Children and Families; operating without certification becomes unlawful, with existing residences required to apply by January 1, 2027

Recovery residences are prohibited from denying admission solely because an individual is prescribed federally approved medication for substance use disorder treatment, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act

Establishes four levels of certified recovery residences (Levels I-IV) with varying requirements for sobriety duration, supervision, staffing, and programming based on resident needs

Recovery residence administrators may not actively manage more than 50 residents without credentialing entity approval, and may not exceed 100 residents under any circumstances (with exceptions for Level IV facilities up to 300 residents with specific staffing ratios)

Counties and municipalities must adopt ordinances by January 1, 2026 establishing reasonable accommodation procedures for recovery residences, with 60-day decision deadlines and automatic approval if no determination is issued