This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to recovery residences and mental health service providers. It prohibits providers licensed for primary inpatient or outpatient mental health services from using certified recovery residences to house their patients, while allowing Level IV certified service providers to use these residences for individuals receiving primary outpatient mental health services, provided that housing is segregated by primary diagnosis. Additionally, the bill authorizes the transfer of probationary and regular licenses to new owners and revises the definition of "transfer." It also mandates that the Department of Children and Families issue regular licenses to existing providers seeking to add services or levels of care, without imposing additional requirements.

Further amendments include stipulations regarding the size of clinical treatment rooms based on building and fire codes, criteria for denying or revoking licenses, and restrictions on credentialing entities regarding the records they can request when evaluating compliance. The bill also removes the requirement for immediate removal of certain personnel from positions in certified recovery residences under specific circumstances. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing recovery residences and mental health service providers while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Statutes affected:
S 1030 Filed: 397.410, 397.415