HB2317 is a bill that seeks to enhance the regulation of sober living homes in Arizona by setting stricter licensing requirements and oversight. The bill redefines "sober living home" to exclude health care institutions and those providing medical services, and it removes the concept of certified sober living homes. It mandates that sober living homes obtain administrative clearance from local jurisdictions, undergo annual inspections, and face increased penalties for non-compliance. The Department of Health Services is also prohibited from contracting with any sober living home owners or operators and is required to report on unlicensed facilities.

The bill revises the definition of "license" and repeals the section that allowed for the certification of sober living homes. It imposes new obligations for licensure, such as adherence to local regulations, and strengthens enforcement through higher civil penalties and the potential for license suspension or revocation. Additionally, the bill requires the publication of licensed sober living homes' contact information online and mandates annual reporting on the status of both licensed and unlicensed homes, including the number of complaints and actions taken by the department.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-434.02
House Engrossed Version: 36-2061, 36-2062, 36-2062.01, 36-2063, 36-2064, 36-2065, 36-2066, 36-2067, 36-401, 36-431.01, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414