Relating to recovery residences

SB 739 creates a certification system for recovery residences in West Virginia, which are drug- and alcohol-free housing facilities supporting long-term substance use disorder recovery. The bill requires these residences to obtain a "certificate of compliance" from the Department of Human Services, defines key terms (like "immediate jeopardy" for safety risks), and prohibits patient brokering involving recovery residences. It directly affects recovery residences operating in the state, mandating they meet nationally recognized standards to ensure resident safety and quality care. The law aims to protect residents and communities by preventing poorly managed or fraudulent facilities from operating under the recovery residence model.