HB 2406 establishes regulations for group home facilities, including a permitting system for counties and municipalities. It defines group homes as facilities that provide residential care services to three or more unrelated individuals in exchange for compensation. The bill authorizes local governments to require permits, conduct inspections, and impose fees and fines for violations. It also creates criminal penalties for operating a group home without a permit and for failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of residents. Owners, operators, and employees must report suspected abuse to the Department of Family and Protective Services, and noncompliance can result in criminal charges.