This bill mandates that by January 1, 2026, each county or municipality in Florida must adopt an ordinance to establish procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences. The ordinance must include a process for requesting reasonable accommodations from local land use regulations that may hinder the establishment of such residences. It outlines specific criteria for the ordinance, including consistency with federal laws, a written application process, and timelines for local government responses. Additionally, the ordinance may not require public hearings beyond the minimum required by law and can include provisions for revocation of accommodations if certain conditions are not met.

Furthermore, the bill amends the personnel-to-resident ratio requirements for certified recovery residences, stating that these ratios must only be met when residents are present at the residence. It allows Level IV certified recovery residences, managed by a certified recovery residence administrator, to increase the number of residents they can manage under specific conditions related to personnel-to-patient ratios. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 954 Filed: 397.403, 397.415, 397.4871
S 954 c1: 397.4871
S 954 c2: 397.4871
S 954 c3: 397.4871
S 954 er: 397.4871