FACILITY-ELECTRONIC MONITORING
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SB 2519 — FACILITY-ELECTRONIC MONITORING
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act. Adds references to facilities licensed under the MC/DD Act to the definitions of "facility" and "resident's representative". In a provision that requires a resident conducting authorized electronic monitoring to obtain the consent of any new roommate, provides that if a new roommate does not consent to authorized electronic monitoring and the resident conducting the authorized electronic monitoring does not remove or disable the electronic monitoring device, the facility shall (instead of may) turn off the device. Provides that all electronic monitoring device installations and supporting services shall comply with the requirements of the 2012 edition (instead of the 2000 edition) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code. Provides that the Department of Public Health's distribution of up to $50,000 in funds to certain residents for the purchase and installation of authorized electronic monitoring devices is subject to appropriation. Amends the MC/DD Act. Provides that a resident shall be permitted to conduct authorized electronic monitoring of the resident's room. Provides that it is a business offense for a person to intentionally retaliate or discriminate against any resident for consenting to authorized electronic monitoring under the Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act. Provides that it is a business offense for a facility to prevent the installation or use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident who has provided the facility with the required notice and consent.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 27, 2016
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 20, 2016
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Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 7, 2016
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Do Pass as Amended Public Health; 009-000-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
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Postponed - Public Health
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Postponed - Public Health
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Assigned to Public Health
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
Sponsors
- Terry Link · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Terry Link
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2519 do?
- Amends the Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act. Adds references to facilities licensed under the MC/DD Act to the definitions of "facility" and "resident's representative". In a provision that requires a resident conducting authorized electronic monitoring to obtain the consent of any new roommate, provides that if a new roommate does not consent to authorized electronic monitoring and the resident conducting the authorized electronic monitoring does not remove or disable the electronic monitoring device, the facility shall (instead of may) turn off the device. Provides that all electronic monitoring device installations and supporting services shall comply with the requirements of the 2012 edition (instead of the 2000 edition) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code. Provides that the Department of Public Health's distribution of up to $50,000 in funds to certain residents for the purchase and installation of authorized electronic monitoring devices is subject to appropriation. Amends the MC/DD Act. Provides that a resident shall be permitted to conduct authorized electronic monitoring of the resident's room. Provides that it is a business offense for a person to intentionally retaliate or discriminate against any resident for consenting to authorized electronic monitoring under the Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act. Provides that it is a business offense for a facility to prevent the installation or use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident who has provided the facility with the required notice and consent.
- Who sponsors SB 2519?
- SB 2519 is sponsored by Terry Link.
- What is the current status of SB 2519?
- This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 2519?
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