Bill > HB1176

This bill mandates that the State Board of Health, which oversees licensing agencies, will establish rules requiring the State Department of Health to conduct unannounced inspections of nursing facilities and assisted living facilities at least once every fifteen months to ensure they comply with regulations concerning electricity and emergency power sources. These regulations, to be adopted by July 1, 2026, will specify requirements for essential equipment, including a fully operational emergency power source, enough fuel to last at least five days during a power outage, and generators capable of maintaining comfortable temperatures for residents for at least 96 hours. Licensed facilities will have 60 days after the rules are adopted to meet these minimum standards, which are crucial for the health and welfare of residents, especially during power disruptions.

Health and Social Services

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