AN ACT relating to chemical dependency treatment.

This bill would remove the requirement for chemical dependency treatment facilities to obtain a certificate of need before opening or expanding, while still requiring them to hold the appropriate license. A certificate of need is a government approval currently needed to establish or grow certain healthcare facilities. This change could make it easier to open new treatment facilities or add beds without going through that approval process. Who it may affect: people seeking chemical dependency treatment, treatment facility operators, and communities with limited access to addiction services.

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