The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to certified recovery residences. It revises the definition of "certified recovery residence" to specify that these residences must be actively managed by a certified recovery residence administrator and outlines the requirements for Level IV certified recovery residences, which must now be staffed 24 hours a day and combine outpatient services with recovery living. The language also changes the requirement for residents, stating they are now "required to be" at the residence while receiving care, rather than "are required to" reside there.

Additionally, the bill mandates that a credentialing entity must revoke a certified recovery residence's certificate of compliance if it provides false or misleading information, emphasizing the need for integrity in the certification process. It also removes a provision that exempted licensed service providers under contract with a managing entity from certain referral prohibitions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 405 Filed: 397.311, 397.487, 397.4873