Bill > HB0021

This bill amends existing law regarding assisted living facilities to establish new procedures and definitions for facility closures, qualifying sales (sales expected to cause resident transfers within 60 days or where the buyer intends to change the facility's use), and change of use situations. It introduces the concept of a "transition plan," a comprehensive document detailing how residents will be safely relocated, including identifying relocation options and addressing residents with specialized needs. Facilities undergoing closure, qualifying sale, or change of use must submit this plan to the Division of Licensing and Background Checks (the "division") for approval at least 120 days prior to the event and provide written notification to residents, their responsible persons, the ombudsman (an advocate for residents), and the division at least 45 days in advance. During these processes, facilities are prohibited from accepting new residents and must actively assist current residents with relocation, provide prorated refunds, and transfer resident records. The bill also defines "acquisition sale" as a sale not expected to cause immediate resident transfers and where the buyer intends to continue operating as an assisted living facility, with specific rules for rate increases for existing residents in such cases. Finally, it outlines a process for appointing a receiver to take charge of a facility if it fails to comply with these requirements.

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