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HB 405

Certified Recovery Residences

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Caruso and 1 co-sponsor

Florida bill to create state certification standards and oversight for recovery residences housing individuals in substance use disorder recovery.

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Bill Summary · HB 405

Legislative bill overview

HB 405 would establish a certification program for recovery residences in Florida—facilities providing housing and support services for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The bill creates state standards, licensing requirements, and oversight mechanisms for these residential treatment facilities to ensure quality and accountability.

Why is this important

Recovery residences play a critical role in the continuum of care for addiction treatment, serving as transitional housing between intensive treatment and independent living. Certification standards could improve consumer protection, reduce predatory practices in an underregulated market, and potentially expand access to evidence-based recovery support services.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. access: Stricter certification requirements may increase operational costs and reduce the number of affordable housing options available to individuals in recovery, potentially pricing out vulnerable populations
  • Scope of oversight: Disagreement over whether the state should heavily regulate these facilities versus allowing more market-driven or peer-led models with minimal government involvement
  • Funding and enforcement: Unclear who bears the cost of implementing certification programs and whether state agencies have adequate resources for consistent inspections and enforcement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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