West Virginia SB589 amends regulations for recovery residences, removing mandatory registration and limiting data collection by the certifying agency.

West Virginia SB589 amends the Code of West Virginia to revise regulations for recovery residences. The bill removes the mandatory registration requirement for recovery residences and limits the authority of the certifying agency regarding data collection and documentation. Recovery residences are defined as drug-free and alcohol-free living environments for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. The bill also reorganizes definitions and sets forth legislative findings on the benefits of well-run recovery residences.

West Virginia SB589 amends regulations for recovery residences, removing mandatory registration and limiting data collection by the certifying agency.

West Virginia SB589 amends the Code of West Virginia to revise regulations for recovery residences. The bill removes the mandatory registration requirement for recovery residences and limits the authority of the certifying agency regarding data collection and documentation. Recovery residences are defined as drug-free and alcohol-free living environments for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. The bill also reorganizes definitions and sets forth legislative findings on the benefits of well-run recovery residences.