Bill > HB476

This bill amends requirements for continuing care facilities, which are places that offer long-term residential care and services, often including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. Specifically, it mandates that at least two of the quarterly meetings between the facility's governing body (like the board of directors) and residents must be open to all residents. Furthermore, certain key individuals from the provider's leadership, including a board member not employed by the facility and the chief executive officer, must attend at least two of these meetings annually, with one of those being open to all residents. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing resident representatives, elected by a majority of independent living residents, to participate in board meetings in an advisory, non-voting capacity if requested by the resident council or a majority of independent living residents.