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TX SB270
TX SB270Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
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Introduced
12/29/2020
12/29/2020
In Committee
04/16/2021
04/16/2021
Crossed Over
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Passed
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to allow nursing facilities to file civil actions against a resident's "responsible payor" (a person with legal access to the resident's income or resources who has agreed to pay for the resident's care) if the responsible payor misappropriates the resident's funds to the extent that the resident cannot afford their care. The bill allows nursing facilities to seek injunctive relief and recover attorney's fees, but limits the total recovery to the amount misappropriated. The provisions of the bill only apply to causes of action that accrue on or after September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 04/30/2021)
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