The proposed bill would significantly update current statutes governing sober living homes by introducing new requirements for both the Department of Health Services (DHS) and municipalities. It mandates DHS to establish minimum licensure standards, conduct regular inspections, and notify local jurisdictions of new licenses. The bill also increases the maximum civil penalty for violations from $500 to $1,000 and allows penalties to be assessed based on the number of affected residents. Additionally, it enhances enforcement capabilities by allowing immediate sanctions against noncompliant homes and establishes a process for hearings regarding these sanctions.
Moreover, the bill introduces new provisions for municipalities, requiring them to create procedures for zoning deviations and prohibiting the reclassification of single-family homes based solely on sober living home licenses. It clarifies the definition of "sober living home," mandates fingerprint clearance card requirements for staff, and prohibits self-attestation for compliance. The bill also requires annual reporting by DHS on complaints and investigations, emphasizing the need for compliance with state law to protect public health and safety. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen oversight and accountability in the operation of sober living homes.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 9-462.14, 13-3730, 36-2061, 36-2062, 36-2062.01, 36-2063, 36-2064, 36-2065, 36-2066, 36-2067, 36-2068, 36-2069, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 90-284, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 41-619.57, 8-804, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-462.14, 13-3730, 36-2061, 36-2062, 36-2062.01, 36-2063, 36-2064, 36-2065, 36-2066, 36-2067, 36-2068, 36-2069, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 90-284, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 41-619.57, 8-804, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623
Chaptered Version: 9-462.14, 13-3730, 36-2061, 36-2062, 36-2062.01, 36-2063, 36-2064, 36-2065, 36-2066, 36-2067, 36-2068, 36-2069, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 90-284, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 41-619.57, 8-804, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4222, 32-4128, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623