transitional housing; reentry programs; licensure

Definition of transitional housing facility was changed to remove requirements for prerelease transitional programs while incarcerated and on-site medical or clinical services.

Definition of transitional housing facility was changed to remove the requirement that all services be located within the same campus environment, instead allowing services in the same building.

Removed a provision requiring facilities previously licensed as sober living homes to transition to transitional housing facility status within 30 days of rule adoption.

Removed language stating that licensure standards and requirements would only become effective after the director adopted minimum standards and rules.

New definition of 'transitional housing facility' as a temporary living arrangement for individuals transitioning from incarceration to independent living that provides basic necessities at no cost while participating in a voluntary reentry program.

Clarification that transitional housing facilities are distinct from sober living homes, which are not included under the transitional housing definition.

Updated definition of 'medication-assisted treatment' to clarify it includes pharmacological medications approved by the FDA in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies.

Modified 'sober living home' definition to explicitly exclude transitional housing facilities as defined in the new chapter.

New licensure standards including requirements for treatment participation, abstinence policies, medication-assisted treatment continuation, housing agreements, safety measures, and discharge planning.

Prohibition on requiring individuals to sign documents that would relinquish public assistance benefits including medical assistance, cash assistance, and SNAP benefits.

Staff education and training requirements established by rule for employees, volunteers, and contractors working in transitional housing facilities.

Notification requirements for staff to report deaths, sex-related crimes, or other incidents to the department within one business day.

Prohibition on staff having personal or intimate relationships with residents of transitional housing facilities.

Requirement for sex offender registration compliance for residents who are required to register under state law.

Civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation for operating without a license or failing to comply with licensing requirements, with each day of violation being a separate offense.

Annual inspections by the department to verify compliance with licensing requirements and local fire ordinances.

Fee structure established with 90% of licensing fees deposited in the health services licensing fund and 10% in the state general fund.

Transitional housing facilities that were previously licensed as sober living homes must convert to transitional housing licensure within 30 days of the effective date of new rules.