House Bill (HB) 2563: health facilities; substance abuse recovery
Sponsor: Representative Campbell
Overview: HB 2563 attempts to provide expanded regulation to sober living facilities located in cities and towns.
League Position: SUPPORT - The League supports this bill as it provides governmental oversight for sober living facilities.
Summary: HB 2563 redefines facilities to include any residential property that is owned or operated by, or affiliated with, a health care institution even if services are not offered at those locations. As such, the bill attempts to provide expanded regulation to sober living facilities located in cities and towns.
Updates
03/18/15: Senate hel-hu ser held
03/11/15: referred to Senate hel-hu ser, approp.
03/10/15: passed House 40-20; ready for Senate
03/04/15: House COW approved with floor amendment
03/02/15: retained on House COW calendar
02/23/15: This bill has passed through the Rules Committee by a vote of 7-0. This bill is awaiting a COW assignment
02/17/15: The bill passed the House Children and Family Affairs Committee by a vote of 7-1. It now goes to the Rules Committee.