SB 1352
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for issuance of licenses by Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Human Services Code to change how the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs issues licenses to addiction treatment providers. Specifically, it requires providers to maintain current accreditation from a national accreditation organization and establishes a process for a single, comprehensive licensing inspection every two years instead of separate annual inspections. The bill also outlines procedures for providers to notify the Department if their accreditation lapses, ensuring they adhere to standard licensing requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires providers to maintain current accreditation from a national accreditation organization.
- Establishes a two-year licensing period instead of annual inspections.
- Mandates a single, comprehensive licensing inspection every two years.
- Requires providers to notify the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs if accreditation lapses.
- Outlines procedures for the Department to conduct inspections, including utilizing representative sampling of records.
- Clarifies that the Department retains authority to conduct inspections based on complaints.
Who is affected
- Addiction treatment providers
- Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
- Individuals seeking addiction treatment
Notable changes
- Replaces annual licensing inspections with a single, two-year inspection.
- Requires accreditation as a condition for licensure.
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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