Bill > SB0570

This bill modifies licensing requirements for homes for the aged in Michigan by establishing a process for facilities to obtain an exemption from standard licensing. Specifically, facilities can be exempt from home for the aged licensing if they meet certain conditions, such as allowing residents to choose their supervised personal care provider or having specific ownership relationships between the facility's service providers. The bill introduces a $2,000 fee for the state department to review exemption attestations and allows the department to incrementally increase this fee annually based on state employee wage increases. Facilities must submit an attestation certifying they meet exemption requirements, with a potential $5,000 fine for providing false information. The exemption can be revoked if the facility is found to have provided materially false information, is negligent in ways that harm residents, or fails to cooperate with department investigations. The bill defines key terms like "related" (including various familial and ownership relationships) and establishes standards for what constitutes serious physical injury or mental anguish. The exemptions were originally set to expire on December 31, 2019, for certain facilities, but can continue for successor owners who meet the requirements. The department must process exemption applications within 60 days and allows for appeals of denial or revocation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0570