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Introduced
12/29/2025
12/29/2025
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to recovery residences; amending s. 397.407, F.S.; specifying the level of background screening the Department of Children and Families must require of certain persons; prohibiting the department from requiring certain existing licensed service providers that are seeking to add licensed services or one or more additional levels of care at an existing licensed location or at one or more new locations to admit individuals for services during the probationary period, if certain requirements are met within a specified timeframe; amending s. 397.487, F.S.; removing provisions prohibiting certified recovery residences from denying an individual access to housing under specified circumstances on or after a specified date; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations for recovery residences, which are facilities providing housing and support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Specifically, it adjusts the background screening requirements for individuals who gain a significant ownership interest (5% or more) in a licensed service provider, requiring only a Level 2 background screening for certain key personnel. It also allows existing licensed service providers seeking to add new levels of care or expand to new locations to avoid admitting new residents during a probationary license period if they meet certain criteria, such as having no recent violations. Additionally, the bill removes a provision that would have prohibited certified recovery residences from denying housing to individuals prescribed certain federally approved medications for substance use disorders, a change that was set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Human Services Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/923 |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/923/Analyses/h0923b.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/923/Analyses/h0923a.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/923/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Human Services Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/923/Analyses/h0923.HSS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/923/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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