Bill > S02419

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 regulations related to nursing home pandemic responses. The commission will consist of five members appointed by the Attorney General, state legislative leaders, and will be chaired by the member appointed by the Attorney General. The commission will have the power to conduct studies, hold public and private hearings, and request and receive data from state agencies. The commission is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and state legislature one year after its first meeting, at which point the provisions of the bill will be repealed.