Bill > HB442

This bill, known as the Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026, requires nursing homes, assisted living programs, nurse midwives, and licensed certified midwives to inform their residents or patients in writing, or via electronic communication, if they do not have professional liability insurance or if their existing coverage has lapsed. Professional liability insurance is a type of insurance that protects healthcare providers and facilities from claims of negligence or malpractice. The bill specifies when and how this notification must be given, including at the first visit or application for prospective residents and within 30 days of a coverage lapse for current residents. It also mandates that facilities and practitioners without this insurance must conspicuously post this information in their place of practice or residence, making it visible to residents, guests, and patients. The bill also clarifies the definition of a "nursing home" and an "assisted living program" and sets an effective date of October 1, 2026.