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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following change: Provides that an establishment must report to the Department of Public Health any incident or accident that results in significant physical harm or injury to a resident or any situation where a resident requires outside emergent medical treatment (rather than immediate medical attention, including admission to the hospital) as a direct result of an incident or accident.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act by adding a new reporting requirement for establishments (such as assisted living facilities). Specifically, these establishments will now be required to report to the Department of Public Health any incident or accident that causes significant physical harm or injury to a resident, or any situation where a resident needs emergent medical treatment as a direct result of an incident or accident. The bill clarifies that a natural change in a resident's medical condition due to health decline is not considered a reportable incident. This new reporting mandate is designed to improve transparency and safety monitoring in assisted living facilities by ensuring that serious incidents are promptly documented and reviewed by public health authorities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Amy Elik (R)*,
Ram Villivalam (D)*,
Mike Halpin (D),
Norine Hammond (R),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Anna Moeller (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0209 (on 08/15/2025)
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