HB 6972 — AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

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AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

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6972115 (b)commissioner's Adesignee. facility shall permit each resident to remain in the facility, and not transfer or discharge a resident [from the facility] unless (1) the transfer or discharge is necessary to meet the resident's welfare and the resident's welfare cannot be met in the facility, (2) the transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident's health has improved sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility, (3) the health or safety of individuals in the facility is endangered, (4) theresident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay for a stay or a requested service at the facility, or (5) the facility ceases to operate.

(b) A facility shall permit each resident to remain in the facility, and not transfer or discharge a resident [from the facility] unless (1) the transfer or discharge is necessary to meet the resident's welfare and the resident's welfare cannot be met in the facility, (2) the transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident's health has improved sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility, (3) the health or safety of individuals in the facility is endangered, (4) theresident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay for a stay or a requested service at the facility, or (5) the facility ceases to operate.

Such notice shall be submitted to the Internet web site portal maintained by the State OmbudsmanHB6972 on/ theFile sameNo. day such notice is provided to the resident.

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6972115 thefacilityknowstheresidenthas,orthefacilityallegesthattheresidentOmbudsman has,on athe mentalsame illnessday orsuch an intellectual disability, the notice shallis alsoprovided include the name, mailing address and telephone number of the entity designated by the Governor in accordance with section 46a-10b to serve as the Connecticutresident. protection and advocacy system.

If thefacilityknowstheresidenthas,orthefacilityallegesthattheresident has, a mental illness or an intellectual disability, the notice shall also include the name, mailing address and telephone number of the entity designated by the Governor in accordance with section 46a-10b to serve as the Connecticut protection and advocacy system.

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6972115 (2)3 AnyHB6972 involuntaryFile transferNo. or discharge that is appealed under this subsection shall be stayed pending a final determination by the commissioner.

115 (2) Any involuntary transfer or discharge that is appealed under this subsection shall be stayed pending a final determination by the commissioner.

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115 hearing in accordance with the provisions of subsection [(d)] (e) of this section.

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115 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill makes procedural and technical changes to the existing process documenting involuntarily transfers or discharges from a residential care home, which have no fiscal impact.

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115 OLR Bill Analysis HB 6972 AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

SUMMARY Under existing law, if a residential care home involuntarily transfers or discharges a resident, the facility must give written notice to the resident and (if known) the resident’s legally liable relative, guardian, or conservator.

The facility must send the notice at least 30 days in advance except in an emergency.

The bill requiresthe writtennotice to include (1)thelocation to which the resident is being transferred or discharged and (2) an attestation by the facility that the notice was submitted to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s website portal the same day it was given to the resident.

Under the bill, if the information in the written notice changes before the transfer or discharge of the resident, the facility must update the notice as soon as practically possible.

The bill also makes technical and conforming changes.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

October 1, 2025 COMMITTEE ACTION Aging Committee Joint Favorable Yea 13 Nay 0 (03/04/2025) HB6972 / File No.

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