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sobriety and recovery for addicts, there
are currently no licensing requirements or state regulations governing sober homes.
Due to the lack of oversight, sober homes vary significantly throughout the state, and
as expected, there are good actors and bad actors.
During the 2013 Legislative Session, SB 738 (Sen. Clemens) and HB 1089 (Rep. Grant)
were filed to address the sober home issue, but both bills died in committee. Proviso
language was inserted in SB 1500, the General Appropriations Act, requiring the
Department of Children and Families (DCF) to study the possible licensure or
registration of sober homes in Florida. DCF must submit their findings and
recommendations to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the
Governor by October 1, 2013. DCF took public comment at three public meetings
during the summer; the agency’s report is expected in the next few weeks.
Unclaimed Bodies: SUPPORT revisions to current statute that would clarify the
responsibilities of counties in the disposition of remains, eliminate redundant language,
and include an updated list of definitions.
Explanation: HB 171 (Rep. Rooney) was passed into law during the 2013 Legislative
Session. The bill authorizes counties to establish procedures for the final disposition of
unclaimed human remains by ordinance or resolution.
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