Bill > HB1225

This bill proposes amendments to the Nursing Home Administrators License Act that primarily remove citizenship requirements for nursing home administrators. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement that board members and license applicants be United States citizens, instead focusing on residency within Pennsylvania. The State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators will continue to consist of 15 members, including nursing home administrators from various facility types, healthcare professionals, consumer representatives, and government officials. The bill maintains other existing qualifications for nursing home administrators, such as being at least 21 years old, having good moral character, and completing satisfactory preliminary education. For temporary permits, the bill removes the citizenship requirement while preserving other criteria like age and moral character. The changes will allow non-citizen residents of Pennsylvania to serve on the board and become licensed nursing home administrators, potentially expanding the pool of qualified professionals in the field. The amendments will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

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