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Operators and treatment providers back discharge/referral rules for certified sober homes; privacy protections also urged
Summary
Sober‑home operators, the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing and treatment providers told the committee that H.2240 would protect sober residences by requiring operator discharge/relocation policies for residents who return to active substance use, and witnesses supported H.2239 to safeguard resident privacy and reduce stigma.
The committee heard layered testimony in support of two related bills: H.2240, which would require certified sober‑home operators to adopt discharge and referral policies for residents who cannot be supported safely in a peer recovery environment, and H.2239, which would protect the privacy of sober‑home residents, including people in domestic violence situations.
Denise Mansdorf of the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH) told the committee MASH certifies about 200 sober homes with over 3,000 certified beds in the Commonwealth and that sober homes serve as a crucial…
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