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Committee advances S157 after clarifying grievance procedures and language updates for recovery residences
Summary
The committee approved a strike‑all version of S157, which modernizes language (replacing 'substance abusers' with 'individuals with substance use disorder') and retains a certifier‑based grievance review (VITAR) after testimony by a VITAR representative describing internal and secondary review steps.
Chair Teresa Wood opened the session by noting the committee would consider S157 and posted materials and an ACLU memo on the committee website. Tina Gunn of the Office of Legislative Counsel guided members through the bill's definition and grievance sections and said the draft replaces the phrase 'substance abusers' with 'individuals with substance use disorder' across the chapter and adds a definition for 'recovery resident.'
The counsel described edits to Section 3 on criteria for a resident's immediate exit or transfer, including replacing…
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