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This bill amends Tennessee law to establish comprehensive standards for recovery residences, which are substance-free living environments that support individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The bill defines recovery residences and establishes 15 minimum certification standards that include requirements for drug testing, safety protocols, resident policies, and ethical management. Key provisions mandate policies such as maintaining an updated resident medication list, prohibiting overnight non-resident visitors, ensuring resident rights, implementing a good neighbor policy, and establishing guidelines for resident exit plans. The bill requires certifying organizations to maintain these standards, with a phased implementation allowing existing recovery residences until January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements. Recovery residences must undergo annual physical site inspections, and their certification will be valid for up to three years. The bill also protects the physical addresses of recovery residences from public disclosure and ensures that residents cannot be forced to relinquish their public assistance benefits. The legislation aims to improve the quality, safety, and accountability of recovery residences in Tennessee by creating a standardized framework for their operation and certification.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1240&ga=114