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GA · SB526INTRO · 12 COSPONSORS

Mental Health; the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; provide

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; to provide for minimum standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for applications for licensing; to provide for provisional licensing; to provide for compliance; to provide for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for enforcement actions; to provide for confidential…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 19, 2026

Who it affects
Mental health service userindirect

Recovery residences will be subject to licensing and regulation, ensuring minimum standards for operation and compliance. This aims to improve the quality and safety of these facilities for individuals seeking mental health recovery services.

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  • Mental health service userindirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Recovery residences will be subject to licensing and regulation, ensuring minimum standards for operation and compliance. This aims to improve the quality and safety of these facilities for individuals seeking mental health recovery services.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; to provide for minimum standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for applications for licensing; to provide for provisional licensing; to provide for compliance; to provide for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for enforcement actions; to provide for confidential· Title 37
What the Bill Does
  • Provide for the licensing and regulation of recovery residences.
  • Establish minimum standards for recovery residences.
  • Outline procedures for licensing, compliance, and enforcement actions.
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