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This bill requires recovery residences, defined as licensed housing for individuals with behavioral health disorders that prohibits alcohol and non-prescribed drugs, promotes independent living, and offers structured recovery support, to obtain a license from the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) starting July 1, 2027. The BHA will establish rules for minimum operating standards, conduct investigations and inspections, and has the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, with penalties for violations. Licensed healthcare providers, managed care organizations, and governmental entities will be prohibited from referring individuals to or contracting with unlicensed recovery residences. The bill also includes provisions for existing certified recovery residences to transition to licensure, outlines reporting requirements for certain occurrences, and addresses criminal history background checks for individuals involved in operating these residences, while also clarifying that prior criminal justice involvement alone will not disqualify someone from residing in a recovery residence.