OLR Bill Analysis

HB 6523

AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSING OF ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES.

SUMMARY:

This bill eliminates a requirement that a residential substance abuse treatment facility that cares for or boards children obtain a Department of Children and Families license when that facility is already licensed by the Department of Public Health.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

Human Services Committee

Joint Favorable