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House committee advances bill to define certified peer specialists for recovery centers
Summary
A House committee approved House Bill 657 to add a statutory definition and training requirements for certified peer specialists and require Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) to meet minimum standards; proponents said the measure preserves local RCO identity while ensuring consistent, accountable nonclinical support.
Representative Hogan introduced House Bill 657 (LC520794), telling the committee the text is unchanged from last year and noting it passed this committee unanimously in the prior session. The bill would add statutory definitions for "certified peer specialists," require training by entities approved by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), and set minimum standards to promote consistency and protect people seeking recovery support.
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