The Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would add additional state oversight to recovery residences and hold these vital tools in the recovery process to a higher standard.
Senate Bill 475 would introduce stricter certification standards for recovery residences in West Virginia. The bill would prohibit recovery residences that lack a valid certificate of compliance with state standards from accepting patient referrals. The legislation would also require recovery residences to register with the state, creating an easily accessible repository of information about recovery facilities in the West Virginia.
The bill now moves on for consideration in the House of Delegates.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m.
Afternoon Meetings:
School Choice at 1 p.m. in 208W
Economic Development at 1 p.m. in 451M
Outdoor Rec at 2 p.m. in 208W
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
Morning Meetings for 2/1:
Gov. Org at 10 a.m. in 208W
Education at 10 a.m. in 451M
