Florida S1030: Recovery Residences

What the bill says

An act relating to recovery residences; amending s. 397.407, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "transfer"; requiring the Department of Children and Families to require only a level 2 background screening for certain individuals under certain circumstances; prohibiting the department from requiring certain existing licensed service providers to admit individuals for services during the probationary licensing period if certain requirements and conditions are met; providing an effective date.

From the enrolled text, March 18, 2026:

An act relating to recovery residences; amending s. 397.407, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "transfer"; requiring the Department of Children and Families to require only a level 2 background screening for certain individuals under certain circumstances; prohibiting the department from requiring certain existing licensed service providers to admit individuals for services during the probationary licensing period if certain requirements and conditions are met; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Subsections (5), (6), and (7) of section 397.407, Florida Statutes, are amended to fees.-- (5) Except as provided in paragraph (6)(b), the department shall conduct obtain approval before initiating additional services. The licensed service provider must notify the department and provide any required documentation at least 30 days before the relocation of any of its service sites. Provision of service components or delivery of services at a location not identified on the license may be considered an unlicensed operation that authorizes the department to seek an injunction against operation as provided in s. 397.401, in addition to other sanctions authorized by s. 397.415. Probationary and regular licenses may be issued only after all required information has been submitted. A license may not be transferred. As used in this subsection, the term "transfer" means [DELETED: includes, but is not] …

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Sponsors

• Gruters, Joe (R, SD-022) · primary sponsor
• Rouson, Darryl (D, SD-016)

Latest actions

1. June 12, 2026: Chapter No. 2026-123
2. June 11, 2026: Approved by Governor
3. June 9, 2026: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
4. March 17, 2026: Ordered enrolled
5. March 10, 2026: CS passed; YEAS 106, NAYS 0
6. March 10, 2026: Read 3rd time
7. March 10, 2026: Added to Third Reading Calendar
8. March 10, 2026: Read 2nd time
9. March 9, 2026: 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
10. March 9, 2026: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/10/2026)

Votes

• House: S 1030 e1 (March 10, 2026): 106 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 1030 c2 (February 26, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 1030 c2 (February 24, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 1030 c1 (February 12, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 1030 Filed (January 27, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S1030?

S1030 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recovery Residences.

What does S1030 do?

In its own words: An act relating to recovery residences; amending s. 397.407, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "transfer"; requiring the Department of Children and Families to require only a level 2 background screening for certain individuals under certain circumstances; prohibiting the department from requiring certain existing licensed service providers to admit individuals for services during the probationary licensing period if certain requirements and conditions are met; providing an effective date.

What is the status of S1030?

Chaptered as of June 12, 2026. Latest action: Chapter No. 2026-123 (June 12, 2026).

Who sponsored S1030?

Gruters, Joe (R, SD-022), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S1030?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1030