Bill > S06071

This bill increases the monetary penalties for violations of the public health law, with higher penalties for violations by nursing homes and hospitals. It also provides support for the nursing home quality improvement demonstration program. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum civil penalty for public health law violations from $2,000 to $3,000, with an increase to $5,000 for violations by nursing homes and hospitals. The bill also allows for higher penalties of up to $10,000 for repeat violations that pose a serious threat to health and safety, and up to $20,000 for violations that directly result in serious physical harm. Additionally, the bill authorizes the transfer of funds collected from nursing home violations over $10,000 to the nursing home quality improvement demonstration program.