Bill > A10857

This bill establishes a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic response on deaths in nursing homes. The commission will make recommendations for legislation, rules, and/or regulations relating to the handling of future pandemic responses by nursing homes. The commission will consist of five members appointed by various legislative and executive officials. The commission is authorized to conduct studies, hold public and private hearings, and subpoena witnesses and documents. The commission is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within one year of its first meeting. The provisions of the bill will be repealed one year after the report is delivered.