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Introduced
08/15/2019
08/15/2019
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill requires all senior housing facilities financed or subsidized by state or federal programs to provide emergency lighting in residents' rooms for at least one and a half hours during power outages. The bill authorizes the Department of Public Health to set standards for this emergency lighting and inspect facilities to ensure compliance. The bill also requires facility managers to repair or replace non-functioning emergency lights within 60 days and provides for civil fines if violations are not remedied. The provisions of the bill will take effect 90 days after passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2414 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2414.pdf |
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