sober living homes

This bill updates Arizona laws to strictly prohibit "patient brokering," which involves paying or receiving kickbacks to refer people to sober living homes or substance use treatment facilities. It defines sober living homes as supervised, drug-free housing that supports recovery without providing on-site medical services or medication administration. The legislation requires these homes to obtain state licenses and adhere to specific standards, such as maintaining a safe environment, managing finances properly, and ensuring residents have access to necessary medications. Additionally, the bill mandates that operators cannot require residents to sign documents that would cause them to lose public assistance benefits.