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Panel hears bill package to remove duplicate licenses for substance-use disorder services
Summary
A representative told the committee that House bills 5728–5738 would exempt hospitals and crisis stabilization units from separate substance-use disorder licensing to reduce duplication and increase provider willingness to offer treatment, while maintaining oversight and standards.
Representative Schmaltz testified in support of a three-bill package (House bills 5728–5738) aimed at reducing licensing requirements that she said create barriers to providing substance use disorder services. She told the committee that many facilities already undergo inspections, staffing and safety requirements under existing licenses, and that requiring an additional license for substance-use services is unnecessary and costly.
"This legislation removes duplication in the law. It does not remove accountability or oversight. It does not lower the standard of care," Representative Schmaltz said, adding that the bills would exempt hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric units and crisis stabilization units from having to obtain a separate license for substance-use disorder services.
Committee members had no questions during the allotted time. The chair thanked the testifier and the committee proceeded to the next agenda item. No vote on this package was recorded in the transcript for this meeting.
The committee indicated it would make testimony records available electronically and invited stakeholders who wished to speak on the bills to sign up for future consideration.
