SB266 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rusty GloverArthur OrrBill HoltzclawJ.T. WaggonerGerald O. DialJimmy Holley

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Mental Health, substance abuse, counties and municipalities, drug rehabilitation homes to be approved by governing authority of municipality or county, Sec. 22-50-17 am'd.

Summary

SB266 would require local governments to approve the operation of substance abuse treatment facilities, in addition to state certification or licensing.

What This Bill Does

Adds a requirement that facilities or institutions for the care or treatment of substance abuse must obtain consent and approval from the local governing authority (city or county) where the facility will operate. Requires the clerk or proper local officer to verify that the applicant has submitted to the governing authority and obtained its consent and approval. Keeps existing state certification or licensing requirements for mental health, substance abuse, or related services, and clarifies that the bill does not create new insurance coverage obligations. Defines when the new local-consent requirement takes effect after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Facility operators and owners: must obtain local consent from the appropriate city or county before operating a substance abuse treatment facility.
• Municipalities and counties: gain authority to grant or deny consent and must verify that applicants have obtained local approval.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 22-50-17 to require local governing authority consent for operating a facility that provides care or treatment of substance abuse.
• Requires the clerk or proper officer of the locality to verify that the applicant submitted to the governing authority and obtained its consent.
• Maintains existing licensing/certification requirements by state entities for such facilities.
• Declares that nothing in the section mandates new insurance coverage or changes to coverage.
• Sets an effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Mental Health