SB266 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

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

This bill requires local government approval before substance abuse treatment facilities can operate in Alabama, in addition to state certification or licensing.

What This Bill Does

It would require the facility to obtain consent and approval from the local governing body (city or county) where it will be located. It adds a certificate from the local official confirming that the applicant has submitted to local authorities and obtained their consent. It preserves state certification/licensing requirements and states there is no mandated insurance coverage change. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is signed into law.

Who It Affects

• Substance abuse treatment facilities and their operators must secure local consent and verification in addition to state certification/licensing.
• Local government bodies (municipalities and counties) must review, grant consent, and issue/verify a local certificate of consent.

Key Provisions

• Requires local governing body consent/approval for operation of substance abuse facilities.
• Adds requirement for a local certificate from the municipal clerk or county administrator verifying local consent/approval.
• Maintains existing state certification or licensing requirements and clarifies no insurance mandate is created.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Mental Health