NURSING FACILITY-RESIDENCY
Families of residents need to be aware of their loved ones' rights and the procedures around residency terminations.
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SB 3723 — NURSING FACILITY-RESIDENCY
Last action — Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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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 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
In plain language
The bill sets rules for involuntary terminations of residency in assisted living and nursing facilities.
This bill amends laws related to involuntary terminations of residency in assisted living and nursing homes, requiring written notice and hearings. It also mandates immediate readmission in certain cases and penalties for improper terminations.
What this means for you
- Workers: Workers in assisted living and nursing facilities will need to comply with new regulations regarding residency terminations.
- Families: Families of residents need to be aware of their loved ones' rights and the procedures around residency terminations.
Summary
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Adds provisions concerning involuntary terminations of residency, hearings when residency is involuntarily terminated, and readmission of residents. Provides that an establishment shall notify a resident when the establishment's ability to meet the resident's needs may be affected. Provides that if an establishment initiates a termination of residency, then the resident shall be provided with written notice. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall (rather than may) offer assistance to an establishment and resident in preparation for a residency termination. Provides that an establishment that improperly terminates the residency of a resident shall be assessed a violation. Makes additions to provisions concerning resident rights. Makes other changes. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning the involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident, hearings when a resident is involuntarily transferred or discharged, and the readmission of residents. Provides that a resident has a right not to be unlawfully transferred or discharged from a facility. Makes other changes. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act and the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that in certain circumstances the Department shall order immediate readmission of a resident. Provides that failure to readmit a resident after receiving an order to do so from the Department shall result in a specified daily fine. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules related to conflicts of interest for persons who conduct specified hearings.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Amendments
4 amendments- Senate Amendment 004 Show changes
- Senate Amendment 003 Show changes
- Senate Amendment 002 Show changes
- Senate Amendment 001 Show changes
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Action History
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Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 26, 2024
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2024
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 010-000-000;
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 010-000-000
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
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Do Pass as Amended Health and Human Services; 009-002-002
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 17, 2024
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Re-assigned to Health and Human Services
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2024
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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. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
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Postponed - Health and Human Services
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Assigned to Health and Human Services
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Sponsors
- Kimberly A. Lightford · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stoller, Win | — | Yea |
| Toro, Natalie | — | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stoller, Win | — | Yea |
| Toro, Natalie | — | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stoller, Win | — | Yea |
| Toro, Natalie | — | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Not Voting |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 3723 do?
- Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Adds provisions concerning involuntary terminations of residency, hearings when residency is involuntarily terminated, and readmission of residents. Provides that an establishment shall notify a resident when the establishment's ability to meet the resident's needs may be affected. Provides that if an establishment initiates a termination of residency, then the resident shall be provided with written notice. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall (rather than may) offer assistance to an establishment and resident in preparation for a residency termination. Provides that an establishment that improperly terminates the residency of a resident shall be assessed a violation. Makes additions to provisions concerning resident rights. Makes other changes. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning the involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident, hearings when a resident is involuntarily transferred or discharged, and the readmission of residents. Provides that a resident has a right not to be unlawfully transferred or discharged from a facility. Makes other changes. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act and the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that in certain circumstances the Department shall order immediate readmission of a resident. Provides that failure to readmit a resident after receiving an order to do so from the Department shall result in a specified daily fine. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules related to conflicts of interest for persons who conduct specified hearings.
- Who sponsors SB 3723?
- SB 3723 is sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 3723?
- This bill died with 103rd 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 3723?
- Track SB 3723 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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