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This resolution creates the Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences to investigate the current state of recovery residences in Georgia, which are supportive housing environments for individuals recovering from addiction. The committee will consist of five members appointed by the Senate President and include the commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, with a legislative member serving as chairperson. The committee's primary purpose is to study the conditions, needs, and issues surrounding recovery residences, particularly focusing on their lack of regulation and potential safety concerns, given that an estimated 256 such residences exist in Georgia with no current state oversight. The committee is authorized to conduct meetings, receive standard legislative allowances, and will be required to file a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2025. The resolution aims to help policymakers understand the services provided by recovery residences and develop potential solutions to improve the safety and quality of these facilities for individuals in addiction recovery and their families.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71021