Bill > HB3195

This bill establishes new safety requirements for senior retirement communities with 20 or more residential units, mandating that these communities conduct criminal background checks on their employees using the state's computerized criminal history system, disclose whether hired businesses also conduct background checks, and maintain a resident safety policy that requires prompt written notification to residents about potential criminal activities. Specifically, the community must inform residents within two business days of any reported criminal incidents or trespassing, while being allowed to remove personal identifying information to protect individual privacy. The bill prohibits senior retirement communities from preventing residents from communicating with law enforcement, social workers, or family members about safety concerns and from obstructing law enforcement investigations. The legislation does not apply to healthcare institutions, boarding homes, supportive housing facilities for elderly individuals, centers for independent living, or facilities regulated by specific health agencies. The bill provides legal protection for retirement communities complying with these requirements and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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