ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

 


HB 2843: sober living homes; fees; penalties

Sponsor:  Representative Kern, LD 20

Committee on Health & Human Services

Overview

Increases the length of time for a sober living home license and makes adjustments to fees and penalties.

History

Laws 2018, Chapter 194 contains the laws related to licensure of sober living homes. The director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) is required to adopt rules to establish minimum standards and requirements for the licensure of sober living homes. The director may use the current standards adopted by any recognized national organization in prescribing minimum standards and requirements. The statute outlines the standards and requirements for licensure. Fees for licensure are also outlined in the statute A.R.S. § 36-2062 and A.R.S. § 36-2063.

DHS has issued licenses for 58 sober living homes and a licensing fact sheet  is available on their website.  

Provisions

1.    ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes)	     ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes)      ☐ Emergency (40 votes)	☐ Fiscal NoteIncreases the length of time for a sober living home license from one year to three years. (Sec. 1)

2.    Removes the $1,000 penalty for failure to attain or maintain a license for a sober living home. (Sec. 1)

3.    Specifies that the fee for an initial license and license renewal may not exceed $500. (Sec. 2)

4.    Prohibits DHS from charging a fee on a per bed basis. (Sec. 2)

5.    Eliminates the ability of the director of DHS to impose civil penalties. (Sec. 2)

6.    Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

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