The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing new requirements for behavioral health outpatient treatment centers. Specifically, it mandates that these centers include the license number or the name and address of the sober living home where a patient resides on their patient intake forms. This requirement aims to enhance the tracking and accountability of patients in recovery. Additionally, the Department of Health Services (DHS) would be authorized to verify compliance with this requirement during in-person surveys or complaint investigations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new accreditation requirement for health care institutions providing behavioral health services. It stipulates that such institutions must be accredited by an independent, nonprofit accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This accreditation requirement is set to be implemented by October 1, 2027, for institutions in counties with populations under one million. The bill also clarifies the definition of "sober living home" in alignment with existing statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-424.01, 36-424.02