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TX HB1593
TX HB1593Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
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 create a new section that allows a nursing facility to file a civil lawsuit against a resident's "responsible payor" for misappropriating the resident's funds in a way that leaves the resident unable to afford their care. The bill defines "responsible payor" as someone with legal access to the resident's income or resources who has agreed to pay for the resident's care. The nursing facility can seek both monetary damages and injunctive relief against the responsible payor in these cases, and the prevailing party may recover attorney's fees, subject to a cap on the total amount. The new law applies to causes of action that arise on or after September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call (on 04/19/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1593 |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/HB01593H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01593I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01593I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01593I.pdf |
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