SB589

Modifies regulations for recovery residences by removing mandatory registration and limiting data collection.

Amends the Code of West Virginia to redefine recovery residences as drug-free and alcohol-free living environments for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. It removes the mandatory registration requirement for these residences and limits the authority of the certifying agency regarding data collection and documentation. The bill also sets forth legislative findings emphasizing the positive impact of well-run recovery residences on individuals in recovery and their communities.