sober living; regulation

SB 1565 requires all sober living homes in Arizona to obtain a license and meet specific safety and operational standards. The bill mandates policies for medication-assisted treatment, fair drug testing, resident rights, and community safety, including smoke detectors and 24/7 staff supervision (with a ratio of two staff per six residents). Operators must conduct background checks on staff and owners, pay annual licensing fees, and face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation for operating without a license. This directly affects sober living homes, their residents in recovery from substance use disorders, and their operators.