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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the maximum fine for nursing homes that violate certain regulations from $22,320 to a higher amount as permitted by federal regulations. It also requires the Department of Public Health to order nursing homes to correct any violations, and imposes a separate fine for each day the violation continues if the nursing home fails to comply with the order. The fines collected will be deposited into a fund dedicated to improving the quality of long-term care facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4780 (on 05/16/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S424 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S424.pdf |
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