Public health: Body Brokering and Patient Referral Integrity Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Body Brokering and Patient Referral Integrity Act, prohibits individuals from receiving payments or benefits to refer patients to residential treatment facilities for substance use or behavioral health recovery. It defines ‘residential treatment facility’ broadly to include sober living homes and similar facilities. Violations of this act would be considered misdemeanors. The bill also clarifies that local agencies will not be required to reimburse for costs associated with this new law.
Key provisions
- Prohibits payment or commissions for referring patients to residential treatment facilities.
- Defines ‘residential treatment facility’ to include sober living homes and similar facilities.
- Makes violations a misdemeanor offense.
- Prohibits aiding or abetting illegal referral practices.
- Clarifies that no local reimbursement is required due to the creation of a new crime.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking residential treatment for substance use or behavioral health issues
- Residential treatment facilities
- Healthcare providers
- Potential brokers or referral agents
- Local government agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a new misdemeanor offense related to patient referrals to residential treatment facilities.
- Expands the definition of ‘residential treatment facility’ to include a wider range of recovery residences.
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