The bill amends the Public Health Code by updating definitions and provisions related to substance use disorder services. It clarifies that the "Department" refers to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and specifies that the "Director" is the director of this department or their designee. Additionally, it introduces a new definition for "mobile unit" and modifies the existing definition of "substance use disorder services."

Furthermore, the bill establishes new regulations regarding the licensing of mobile units and the conditions under which they operate. Starting January 1, 2026, the Department is prohibited from enforcing certain licensure conditions, such as requiring mobile units to return to a specified location each night if they offer methadone treatment, or imposing restrictions on the number of mobile units a program can supervise. It also prevents the requirement for individuals to have a documented opioid use disorder for a year before receiving treatment and prohibits discharging individuals for not participating in ancillary services. These changes aim to enhance access to substance use disorder treatment and streamline the regulatory framework for mobile units.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.6230, 333.6234