Healthcare (Substance Abuse · Licensing)

This bill requires most programs offering substance use disorder prevention, treatment, or rehabilitation services in Michigan to obtain a license from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, with exceptions for hospitals, psychiatric facilities, crisis stabilization units, and certain long-standing nonprofit organizations. It directs the department to create a licensing unit and establish uniform rules covering program organization, staffing, facilities, financial audits, and quality control measures. The legislation also sets a one-year license term, mandates department inspections every three years, and allows waivers for programs accredited by recognized health facility accrediting bodies.