Vermont Legislature (healthcare bills) · May 20, 2026 · Primary source
VT S 157: An act relating to recovery residence certification
Summary
Vermont S 157, signed by the Governor on May 19, 2026, establishes a certification framework for recovery residences in Vermont. Recovery residences are sober living environments that support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, and state certification programs impose quality and operational standards on these facilities. The bill is now enacted law.
What this may mean
Recovery residence operators in Vermont are subject to a new state certification requirement, which typically carries standards addressing physical environment, program operations, and peer support services. Facilities that fail to meet certification standards face potential denial or revocation of certification and may be excluded from state referral or funding streams. BH/SUD treatment facilities that refer patients to recovery housing in Vermont face an altered landscape of certified versus uncertified options.
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