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FL S1030
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "transfer" for recovery residence licenses to specifically mean transfer of majority ownership interest or transfer of responsibilities to another entity by contract
- Requires only level 2 background screening when 5% or more of controlling ownership interest is transferred to new officers, directors, managing members, or individuals with operational control
- Allows existing licensed service providers to admit individuals immediately during the probationary licensing period when adding new levels of care or expanding to new locations, provided they have no outstanding violations and no enforcement actions in the previous 12 months
- Maintains that probationary licenses expire 90 days after issuance and cannot be reissued for new applicants
- Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Recovery Residences
Last Action
CS passed; YEAS 106, NAYS 0
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/16/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services1/28/2026
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