SB719 - Requires long-term care facilities to institute policies facilitating familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents

SB 719

Requires long-term care facilities to institute policies facilitating familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents

Sponsor:	Chappelle-Nadal
LR Number:	4770S.01I	Fiscal Notes
Committee:	Seniors, Families and Children
Last Action:	1/16/2018 - Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Children Committee	Journal Page:	S147

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Effective Date:	August 28, 2018

List of 2018 Senate Bills

Current Bill Summary

SB 719 - This act requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to strongly encourage all long-term care facilities licensed in this state to institute policies that will facilitate familial involvement in the well-being and support of residents of long-term care facilities.

This act is identical to SB 363 (2017), SB 670 (2016), SB 82 (2015), and SCS/SB 564 (2014) and substantially similar to SB 199 (2013) and SB 536 (2012).

SARAH HASKINS