HB 4863 Summary

• Establishes licensing requirements for substance use disorder services programs through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, requiring applicants to provide notice to churches, schools, and nonprofit civic organizations in their service delivery area.

• Standard licenses are effective for 1 year; department may issue provisional licenses for up to 1 year or temporary permits for up to 90 days, with inspection authority granted to the director and local health departments.

• Department may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew licenses for violations after providing opportunity for hearing under the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969.

• Establishes driver's license suspension penalties for substance-related offenses: 6-month suspension for first violation (no prior convictions within 7 years) and 1-year suspension for subsequent violations, with potential for restricted licenses based on compelling circumstances.

• Expands disciplinary grounds for health professionals to include substance use disorder, chemical dependency, and mental illness affecting practice, and clarifies definitions of impairment and related conditions.

• Effective January 1, 2013, contingent on enactment of HB 4862.