Bill > HB2376

This bill modifies Texas health and safety regulations for facilities providing care to people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders by updating terminology from "institutions" to "nursing facilities" and establishing new certification and classification requirements. Under the bill, nursing facilities and personal care facilities will be required to obtain specific certifications and classifications to serve Alzheimer's patients, with a phased implementation timeline. Specifically, most existing facilities will have until January 1, 2030, to obtain the required certification, while facilities initially licensed on or after January 1, 2027, must immediately obtain the necessary certification. The bill mandates that the Health and Human Services Commission establish standards for specialized Alzheimer's care, create a certification system with three-year renewal periods, and adopt rules for facilities to be classified appropriately. Facilities will be prohibited from advertising specialized Alzheimer's care services without proper certification, and the commission will implement a staggered certification expiration system. The new regulations aim to ensure higher quality, standardized care for individuals with Alzheimer's and related disorders by creating more structured oversight and requirements for care facilities. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with provisions expiring on September 1, 2032.

Health and Social Services

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