This bill mandates that certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment must undergo a conflict of interest assessment before they can receive State funds, licensure, or certification. The assessment will be conducted by a reviewing entity, which can be any State or local government body that provides funding or licensing to these providers. The bill specifies that the assessment must include a comprehensive review of financial statements, board member information, and any potential conflicts arising from outside interests. Importantly, the reviewing entity is not required to conduct these assessments more than once every 365 days, unless specified otherwise.

If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewing entity must inform the provider in writing, detailing the nature of the conflict and the necessary steps to remedy it. The provider will be ineligible for State funds or licensure until the conflict is resolved within 90 days. Once the conflict is addressed, the reviewing entity is obligated to promptly release any withheld funds and process applications for certification or licensure. Additionally, the bill requires that the provider be reassessed for conflicts of interest multiple times over the following three years after the initial resolution.